Bad dreams haunt you every night? 6 ways to stop them

TNN | January 07, 2018
Nightmares haunt you every night? Here’s how you can stop them
1/8Nightmares haunt you every night? Here’s how you can stop them

Nightmares are haunting. Besides disturbing our sound sleep, these bad dreams could have an impact on our mental and emotional health. When we sleep, our body gets fresh and rejuvenates itself for the following day, but it’s our mind that still remains active. It is busy in sorting and filing information that it gathers throughout the day. If you are one of those who frequently experience nightmares and wake up rattled, here’s what you can do to stop them.

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Why do you experience nightmares?
2/8Why do you experience nightmares?

There can be a number of reasons that can cause nightmares. Nightmares can be caused due to various factors and underlying disorders. Some reasons include a few medications and drugs that act on chemicals in the brain, like antidepressants. Some non-psychological medications such as blood pressure medications could also be responsible for causing nightmares in adults. Also, nightmares could be the result of traumatic experiences of the past.

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Get the underlying cause treated
3/8Get the underlying cause treated

GET THE UNDERLYING CAUSE TREATED: Get it checked by a health expert and know the underlying problem. If your nightmares are the result of sleep apnea, REM disorder, anxiety or depression, talk to your doctor and get them treated.

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Reduce stress
4/8Reduce stress

REDUCE STRESS: Stress is the reason behind many health issues. From making us anxious to affecting our health, stress can also be the reason for your nightmares. Practice yoga, meditation or indulge in those activities that help you stay calm and relaxed.

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Improve your sleeping pattern
5/8Improve your sleeping pattern

IMPROVE YOUR SLEEPING PATTERN: Nightmares can also be the result of disturbed and distracted sleep. Therefore, taking steps that could help you in improving your sleep could help in preventing nightmares. Make your bedroom environment relaxing. Keep it neat and tidy and sleep in a normal temperature, neither too warm or too cold.

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