Nightmares

                                            Why do we have to get nightmares?

No! No! I will not let you take my powers no! whoa! Phew! Goodness me it was just a bad dream a.k.a nightmare. Oh! hello friends, I am sure just like me, you too must have had found yourself trapped in the terrifying, bone-chilling, horrifying world of nightmares. But have you ever wondered why do we get these nightmares? So let's find the answer to the terrifying question "WHY DO WE GET NIGHTMARES" 

Nightmares also known as bad dreams are vividly realistic, disturbing dreams that most often occur during rapid eye movement or R.E.M sleep when most dreaming takes place. During a nightmare, your mind is filled with terror, and it sets your heart pounding from fear and rattling you awake from a deep sleep.  

But despite their bad reputation, you will be surprised to know that nightmares are actually helpful. Yes, my dear friends, according to a theory, nightmares evolved to help our ancestors survive by making them aware and anxious about a potential threat like wild animals and enemy tribes. 

               

If you keep reliving an upsetting experience in your nightmares, it's likely because your brain is attempting to remind you to avoid it and keep yourself safe. I know what you guys are thinking, that made sense during our ancestor's time, but what about today's world as no wild animals are wandering around us? 

Well, sure there are no wild animals, but it has been replaced by equally terrible modern fears like getting bullied or being made fun of, stressful or unsettling situations like family issues, or attending a new school.

 Even witnessing traumatic events like a natural disaster, accident or injury could trigger the same kind of nightmares that other fears caused in the past. But the good news is, just like in the past these nightmares can help you to deal with and overcomes your problems. But here is an important question, is there any way to prevent these bad dreams from haunting us?

Well, even though bad dreams can't be conquered completely there are few steps we can take to minimize their occurrence, like getting into a healthy sleep routine by trying to go to bed about the same time and waking up at the same time every day. 

Sleeping with your favorite soft toy could make you feel more secure or door open, which could help you remember that your family is close by, making you feel safer and sleep tighter.

                                                        FUN FACTS 

Did you know late-night snacks could cause nightmares as well? Yes, eating right before bed can increase your metabolism and signal the brain to become more active which ultimately leads to nightmares. Another thing that may cause nightmares is watching scary movies or reading scary books, especially before you go to bed. So try to avoid these habits if we want to have a lovely good night's sleep.