- Find
- Manage
- Resources
What Causes Nightmares?
A nightmare is a dream that occurs during sleep that brings out strong feelings of fear, terror, distress, or
See also:
Generalized anxiety disorder Night terror Post-traumatic stress disorder Sleep disorders
Alternative Names
Dreams - bad; Bad dreams
Considerations
Nightmares tend to be more common among children and become less frequent toward...
Read moreMore information on "What Causes Nightmares?"
From Our Experts
Nightmares Are a Treatable Disorder, Too
Lately, I have been talking a lot about difficulty sleeping, particularly insomnia. We have covered that topic fairly exhaustively, so I... Read more »
Dreams, Mood and Multiple Sclerosis
Do you remember your dreams? Do you think you can control your dreams?This week I saw The Good Night, a movie about dreams. The dream girl... Read more »
Sleep Deprivation and Athletes
An article from the National Sleep foundation (NSF) states that "if you are experiencing sleep deprivation, your athletic performance may... Read more »
Breast Cancer: A Living Nightmare for the Uninsured
Imagine a woman who feels a lump in her breast. She dismisses it as something to do with her period. But it doesn't go away. In fact, it... Read more »
When Putting Kids to Sleep Becomes Your Nightmare
Sleep is probably the most scrutinized and discussed aspect of a baby-child-teen's care. Of course we all expect newborns to wake up....a... Read more »
From Our Sources
Changing or stopping medications can cause more nightmares
Stress, medications, and sleep disorders can cause a person to have more nightmares or to wake up out of a nightmare and remember it, according to... Read more »
Does Lipitor cause nightmares?
A study published in the British Medical Journal has found that atorvastatin may cause nightmares in some patients. Part of the research detailed the... Read more »
Nightmares
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A nightmare is a dream occurring during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep that arouses feelings of intense, inescapable fear, terror, distress, or... Read more »
Nightmares
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dreams - bad; Bad dreamsHome CareIf you are under stress, ask for support from friends and relatives. Talking about what is on your mind can... Read more »
Repeated nightmares
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Repeated nightmares are bad dreams that recur frequently and involve the same theme.Nightmares usually begin before the age of 10 and are considered... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
