I have nightmares almost every night, what is the cause and what can I do to stop this ?
20 مارس 2013
Frequent nightmares occur in about 1% of the population and they are usually preceded by intense real-life traumatic event.
Treatment is usually unnecessary, unless episodes are frequent, distressing or causing major disturbance the individual carers or bed partner.
General measures include the avoidance of stress, discontinuation of drugs that potentially promote nightmares and principles of sleep hygiene.
Antidepressants may be helpful.
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