nightmare
A frightening dream that wakes you, usually from REM sleep later in the night, and that you can often remember clearly afterwards.
Where it comes up
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Is it okay to take melatonin every night?
Is melatonin safe to take every night? How the body's nighttime signal works, what it helps and which dose and timing make sense, with a word on children.
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What are night terrors, and what should I do when my child has one?
Your child is screaming but doesn't seem to see you. What night terrors are, how they differ from nightmares, what to do and when to see a doctor.
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Why do I keep having nightmares?
Why nightmares keep coming back, what makes them more likely, and how rewriting a bad dream while you're awake can ease them, with when to talk to someone.