Nightmares are defined as very upsetting dreams that cause the dreamer to wake up. They are different from simply bad dreams, which are more common and less emotionally intense. The strong emotions that come with nightmares can linger after you’re awake, such as when you wake up from being chased and it takes several minutes for your nervous system to calm down.
Researchers have examined the themes that show up in nightmares. In one major study, 331 participants wrote down every dream they remembered for 2 to 5 weeks, resulting in nearly 10,000 dream records (Robert & Zadra, 2014).
Here are the most common themes that emerged:
1. Physical Aggression (48.6 percent).
2.Interpersonal Conflict (21.0 percent).
3.Failure or Helplessness (16.2 percent).
4.Being Chased (11.1 percent).
5.Evil Presence (11.1 percent).
6.Health-Related Concerns and Death (9.1 percent).
7.Accidents (8.7 percent).
8.Apprehension/Worry (8.7 percent).
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