Nightmares are broadly defined as frightening dreams that result in some degree of awakening from sleep. 

Nightmares themselves contribute to disrupted sleep not only by waking the sleeper but also because they can lead to fear of falling asleep and returning to a disturbing dream. A...

While nightmares can be about anything, reaseachers have found that there are some common themes to nightmares.

• A 2018 study examined common nightmares in children. The researchers discovered that children’s nightmares often involved being chased, physical aggressi...

These are just a few difficulties you might experience as a result of recurrent nightmares.

• Link to suicide: A 2014 study found a link between recurring nightmares and suicide in war veterans. And a 2017 study found nightmares are associated with non-...