Nightmare
A nightmare is a disturbing dream associated with negative emotions such as anxiety and fear that wakes you up.
Facts about nightmares:
• Nightmares are common in children.
• Nightmares usually begin to appear between the ages of 3 and 6.
• Nightmares decrease after the age of 10.
• During adolescence and young adulthood, nightmares are more common in girls than in boys.
• Nightmares can occur in adults and in anyone.
• There is no need to worry about nightmares.
Symptoms of Nightmare Disorder
Nightmare disorder is relatively rare. Its symptoms include frequent nightmares, causing distress and disrupting sleep. It can also lead to problems with a person’s daytime functioning and make the person afraid of going to sleep.