Understanding Night Terrors and Nightmares: Causes and Coping Tips

A woman lying in bed with a frightened expression, partially covered by a blanket, indicating fear or distress during sleep.

Nightmares and night terrors can greatly disrupt your sleep and overall well-being. While nightmares are vivid, scary dreams that occur during REM sleep, night terrors are intense episodes of fear during non-REM sleep. This blog explores the causes of these sleep disturbances and offers effective coping strategies, from improving sleep hygiene to seeking professional help when needed.