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Trauma and nightmares

Nightmares appear to be more common in those who have intense reactions to stress. When our time awake is frightening or remains unpressed, the sleeping brain may produce horrible images to awaken a sleeper.

The more trauma we have in our lives, the more likely we are to experience anxiety and nightmares.

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