"Unmet psychological needs"

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-...

Some individuals with recurring nightmares may qualify for a diagnosis of "nightmare disorder" Nightmare disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by:

• Recurrent episodes of well-remembered dreams that typically involve efforts to avoid threats to ...

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorer that is characterized by self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships.

• About 49% of individuals with borderline personality disorder report nightmare...

While dreams have long fascinated people, little is still known about why we dream. And there is little consenus about wheter dreams have deeper meanings.

• Even less is known about nightmares. While some researchers think nightmares may stem from chemical imbalances...

When we think of nightmares, we often associate these bad dreams with kids who fear monsters under the bed or things that lurk in the dark. but adults often have nightmares too. And sometimes they are recurring

• A recurring nightmare is defined as an unpleasant drea...

The treatment for recurring nightmares depends on the cause. sometimes, a few lifestyle changes can reduce them.

• At other times, medication changes may be necessary. A physician might be able to prescribe a medication that can decrease nightmares or change one that...

Medication, drugs, and alcohol may interfere with brain chemicals and increase the likelihood of nightmares.

• Studies have found that sedatives, beta-blockers, and amphetamines are especially likely to cause nightmares. In some cases, withdrawing from substances ca...

Nightmares are one of the most common symptoms of PTSD.

• They often involve re-experiencing the same trauma that was endured in real life (although they may also seem unrelated to a specific real-life trauma as well).