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Nightmares The word "nightmare" has been derived from an Anglo-Saxon word "maere" which is used to describe an evil spirit who descends upon sleeping persons. Its intent is either sexual in nature or there to suffocate the sleeper. More often than not nightmares are a result of a person's anxieties in waking life. These anxieties most likely went without being addressed during a time when that person was having anxiety dreams. If anxiety dreams are left go, they do result in a more severe nightmare form. Nightmares sometimes feature a chase and pursuit scenario. Here too, if chase dreams are left go, this is how they end up. Another form of a nightmare, definitely a more drastic and more serious form, is the night terror. Night terrors are nightmares that are accompanied by powerful physiological effects. The content is often shown as suffocating, choking or entrapment. Nightmares occur during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep while night terrors occur during deep NON REM sleep. If you experience night terrors, you might want to seek out sleep therapists who can help aid in adjusting sleep habits. Ways to help diminish nightmares: 1. Some nightmares are prophetic in nature. These dreams can aid in avoiding whatever scenario they are depicting. 2. If past waking life experiences are depicted, try to understand why you are dreaming about them by asking yourself if you've truly dealt with these issues. 3. Nightmares can actually help you narrow in on your current real life problems so you can deal with them. 4. Nightmares may be rooted in phobias. If this is the case, these dreams may be pushing you to tackle these phobias in waking life. 5. Specific medications could be a cause to the onset of some nightmares. Speak with a doctor if you think this is happening. 6. Dream catchers are
a good item to place above your bed if you have nightmares. Native
American in origin, dream catchers feature a large central net representing
the world. These nets capture bad dreams before they disturb the
sleeper.
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