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Nightmares can be distressing and can sometimes lead people to fear going to sleep. These articles explain why nightmares happen, how they relate to stress and nervous system activation, and what approaches can help reduce their impact. Support is available, and there are effective ways to work with recurring nightmares.
Nightmare Disorder: How to Know When Your Nightmares Are a Clinical Problem
When do nightmares stop being the odd bad dream and become a clinical problem worth treating? How to recognise nightmare disorder, what sets it apart, and when it’s worth seeking help.
Why Nightmares and Insomnia Feed Each Other (And How to Break the Cycle)
Nightmares and insomnia trap you in a loop: bad dreams spike anxiety and sleep avoidance, while lost sleep makes nightmares more vivid. Why treating one alone rarely works — and what does.
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT): The Evidence-Based Treatment for Nightmares
Recurring nightmares? Imagery Rehearsal Therapy teaches you to rewrite the ending while awake and rehearse the new version. The gold-standard, evidence-based treatment — with around 70% reporting real improvement.
What Causes Nightmares in Adults? A Sleep Therapist Explains
Why do adults get nightmares? From REM sleep and stress to alcohol, apnoea and medications — what’s really behind them, how they differ from night terrors, and the treatment that works best.