What's the matter with nightmares when sleeping

The world is so big that there are all kinds of strange things. Even if you fall asleep, many things that seem incredible may happen, such as the scary "sleep paralysis". In fact, modern medicine has a special term for this kind of thing, called "nightmare". In addition to "sleep paralysis", there is another situation, that is, you fall asleep and dream, and the dream is very scary, so you scream in fear. So, what exactly is a nightmare, or a nightmare caused by sleep?

1. Pay attention to your sleeping habits

When I have nightmares, I usually sleep on my back, or my pillow is very uneven, which makes my head feel uncomfortable. He pressed his hands tightly against his heart. Another way of sleeping is to sleep on your stomach, or cover your head with a quilt. These sleeping methods are very likely to cause nightmares, so before going to bed, make sure your pillow is comfortable, not too high or too low, and try not to press your arms on your body.

2 Don’t think too much before going to bed

Thinking before going to bed can easily put the brain in a state of excitement or anxiety. Even though a person appears to be asleep, the brain is still "working", and the possibility of nightmares is greatly increased.

3. Don’t be angry before going to bed

Especially for married people, sometimes couples will discuss some things before going to bed, and after the discussion, they will have a dispute. Then one of them will definitely be too emotional, causing a quarrel, or they will keep silent and indifferent to each other, but they must be very angry in their hearts. Once you feel angry before going to bed, it will cause insomnia. Secondly, even if you fall asleep, you will sleep very uneasily. The things that made you angry will continue into your dreams. Coupled with factors such as incorrect sleeping posture, nightmares are very likely to occur.

4. Don’t be too nervous or anxious on weekdays

A person's mental state is very important to his physical health. Don't be too nervous or worried on a daily basis, and don't sigh. Many patients with advanced cancer maintain a good mental state and live a long life. What about a little nightmare? Relax your mind a little, don't be too fussy about anything, learn to release some negative emotions, and naturally your health will be good and everything will be fine.

5. Don’t continue sleeping after waking up

Do not continue to sleep after a nightmare. Even if you have a nightmare at night, you must get up and move around before going to sleep. If you continue to sleep in the same position after a nightmare, the nightmare will happen again. The author has encountered this once, and the feeling was really painful. If your baby has a nightmare, you should pick him up and talk to him gently. If the baby is very sleepy, it is best to hold him in your arms and let him sleep for a while before putting him back.

6. Move as much as possible during nightmares

If the nightmare is left unchecked, there is a possibility of suffocation. So if there is no one around you during the nightmare, what should you do if suffocation occurs? So, even though it is difficult to struggle during a nightmare, you should still try to struggle as much as possible, shake yourself and make noises, try to move your fingers or feet, or even try to make a little noise.

7. Get out of bed after a nightmare

After waking up from a nightmare, a person's consciousness will still be in the state of the nightmare. He will feel extremely panicked and still immersed in that struggle and pain. The whole person will become confused. But as long as you can wake up, you must quickly leave your sleeping place, then force yourself to stand up, pour yourself a glass of water, drink a cup of hot water, or walk around the house with the cup of hot water, or look at the flowers and plants in your house, all of which are fine. If you feel dizzy or weak, then sit down somewhere else, but don't lie down. Make sure you keep a clear mind.

8. Don’t read thriller novels or watch movies.

Those horror movies or horror novels often make people feel nervous and dream about those thrilling scenes at night. Dudu used to have severe nightmares, but later he followed the doctor’s advice and stopped watching horror movies, TV shows or reading novels. With his own efforts, the nightmares went away.

9. Healthy lifestyle is essential

If you have nightmares frequently or suddenly, it doesn’t mean you have encountered something “unclean” or you are suffering from sleep paralysis. It just means that something bad has happened to your body. In fact, to put it bluntly, it can be regarded as a physical warning, reminding you to pay attention to your physical condition. If you often experience panic, heart palpitations, or dizziness, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis in time. When you have a healthy body, the so-called nightmares will no longer bother you.