WHEN Would NIGHTMARES Be A Trouble?
” If destroyed sleep leads to inadequate relaxation and stress during the day, it’s time to see a doctor”, advised Lau. If the problem lingers for more than a year, people with sleeping disorders should seek medical attention. Nightmares may also be a sign of PTSD, in which case, psychic help may be needed for unsettled trauma”, he said.
According to Dr. Demutska, frequent problem episodes ( more than once a week ), avoidable sleep, and increased anxiety before bed could all be indicators of an issue.
When there are frequent, intensely hypomanic, well-remembered dreams that involve threats to one’s bodily integrity, security, or survival, one should seek medical attention, according to Dr. Chan.
CAN WE GET OUT OF A Panic IF WE WANT TO CALM DOWN?
” This may depend a lot on your ideas”, said Lau.  ,” If you believe dreams foretell the future, it will be harder to relax” . , What you can consider, said Lau, is tell yourself that the information of the problem is strange, and has no bearing on actual life.  ,
As you’re engaging in the self-talk, earth yourself in the present by focusing on the information in your area, said Dr Chan. Take heavy, slow breaths, and pay attention to the sensory details that surround you, she advised. To “anchor yourself to the present reality with something that is physically strong as a comforting thing.”
To help alleviate your head further, suggested Dr Demutska, keep a notebook next to your sleep. When you wake up, write down a phrase or keyword that best describes the dream. Nightmares are frequently unconscious mental states trying to grab our interest. By writing down a few terms, you externalise those thoughts, which can help minimize the emotional weight and pressure”.