In childhood, nightmares in a dream, according to psychologists, are part of the normal development of the child. In adults, unpleasant dreams are usually caused by some objective or subjective reason. To get rid of the nightmares, these reasons must be identified.
Why do I have nightmares
Very often, nightmares are caused by physiological reasons - illness, pregnancy, fever, alcohol and certain medications, respiratory arrest syndrome during sleep, overeating heavy and spicy foods.
Nightmares also cause various emotional upheavals and traumatic events such as death, disaster, accident, terrorist attack, problems at work, divorce, change of residence, financial problems.
In some cases, nightmares appear due to hidden fears of a person hidden in his subconscious. Day after day, these fears accumulate and manifest themselves during sleep. Very often, such fears come from the early childhood of a person.
How to get rid of nightmares
Try to identify the causes of the nightmares and fix them. If you are not able to identify the causes on your own, contact a psychologist who will work with your internal phobias.
Avoid negative external stimuli before bed. First of all, this applies to heavy films, news, computer games with scenes of violence. Better to watch a positive TV show, read your favorite book, listen to relaxing music.
Practice good sleep hygiene - heavy nighttime dreams can cause stuffiness and harsh noises. Ventilate your bedroom, keep it quiet and dark, and turn off your computer, TV, and cell phone. Pay special attention to the quality of the mattress and pillow - they must be environmentally friendly and comfortable.
In order to sleep more deeply, drink herbal tea with mint, motherwort, valerian, hops in the evening. Never drink alcohol before bed!
To strengthen the nervous system, you can use the essential oils of lemon balm, bergamot, patchouli or sandalwood. Just don't overdo it - too strong a smell of oils can cause headaches.
Physical fatigue helps to effectively get rid of nightmares. If you have a sedentary job that causes mental rather than physical fatigue, take a walk in the fresh air every night before going to bed for at least an hour.
Organize relaxation sessions every evening. Play some relaxing music, lie comfortably on your back and imagine that you are in a very pleasant place - by the sea, in the forest, on an island, etc. Try to feel the breeze and smells, hear birds singing, feel the warmth of the sun. When you learn to easily dive into your favorite place, use this skill before bed and you will no longer dream of nightmares.
