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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 10 facts
claimNightmares typically occur during the second half of a normal sleep period and involve distressing themes, usually related to imminent physical danger.
claimBeta-antagonists, which are used to treat hypertension, are commonly associated with fatigue, insomnia, nightmares, and vivid dreams.
referenceFisher et al. (1970) conducted a psychophysiological study of nightmares.
referenceFisher C, Byrne J, Edwards A, and Kahn E conducted a psychophysiological study of nightmares.
claimNightmares commonly affect children and adolescents, decreasing in frequency and intensity with age, and can be triggered by drugs and alcohol (AASM, 2005).
claimNightmares commonly affect children and adolescents, with frequency and intensity decreasing as an individual ages (AASM, 2005).
measurementDuring nightmares, individuals experience increased heart and respiration rates (Fisher et al., 1970; Nielsen and Zadra, 2000).
claimDrugs and alcohol can trigger nightmares.
claimDrugs and alcohol can trigger nightmares, and prevalence rates for nightmare disorder are higher in individuals suffering from acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
claimREM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by a complex set of behaviors occurring during REM sleep, including mild to harmful body movements associated with dreams and nightmares.
Exploring “lucid sleep” and altered states of consciousness using ... philosophymindscience.org Jan 7, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe study 'My dream, my rules: Can lucid dreaming treat nightmares?' by de Macêdo, T. C. F., Ferreira, G. H., de Almondes, K. M., Kirov, R., & Mota-Rolim, S. A. was published in Frontiers in Psychology in 2019 (Volume 10, article 2618).
Physiology, Sleep Stages - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimREM sleep is characterized by dreaming, nightmares, penile or clitoral tumescence, irregular muscle movements, rapid eye movements, loss of motor tone, increased brain oxygen use, increased and variable pulse and blood pressure, and increased levels of acetylcholine (ACh).
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety-Related Disorders link.springer.com Dec 19, 2022 1 fact
measurementIn a randomized controlled pilot trial, combat veterans with PTSD assigned to the social rhythm-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBSRT) group experienced significant reductions in the frequency of nightmares compared to those assigned to present-centered therapy (PCT), though there was no significant difference in overall PTSD symptoms.
Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages my.clevelandclinic.org Aug 11, 2022 1 fact
claimMedications can assist individuals in falling and staying asleep, or altering sleep patterns, including reducing severe nightmares or sleep disturbances.