Most people have a bad streak in which they have nightmares every day, and science reveals to us why it happens.
Psychology has enormous advances when it comes to Dream analysis. From hidden meanings to health problems, this state of consciousness can communicate many things. Among these, nightmares are sometimes more than just dreams.
Nightmares can tell us about internal conflicts, high stress or complex traumas not resolved. Psychology suggests that if they are recurring, understanding the origin is key to improving sleep quality and having a Better emotional health.
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What does it mean to have nightmares every day according to psychology
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) He conducted a study and revealed that between 50% and 85% of people have had nightmares. This type of sleep is characterized by being very vivid and scary, and occurs during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase, specifically in the second half of the night. The feelings and emotions that can awaken include anxiety, shame, anger and fear.
Gloria Gitaroff, titular member of the Argentine Psychoanalytic Association (APA), He explained that dreams are often encrypted messages of the unconscious: “When the dream cannot fulfill its protective function, it becomes nightmare and produces an anguishing awakening,” he said.
For its part, specialists such as the neurologist Matthew Walkergraduated from the University of Berkeley, they argue that there may be a relationship between nightmares and mood disorders, stress or anxiety, since those who suffer from these conditions often experience them more frequently.
When these episodes become recurring, it could be a nightmare disorder or, in more serious cases, of a Post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)especially if they revolve around the same event or situation. The most common nightmares generate a sense of failure, include physical aggressions or are related to accidents.
Professionals recommend maintaining good sleep hygiene and, if necessary, seeking psychological help. Techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (TCC) They can be effective, as well as healthy habits such as bedtime and get up at the same time, avoid screens before sleeping and limit caffeine consumption.
Source: Ambito
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