Why do scary dreams disturb, know what is the reason, says science

Scary Dreams Reason : Some people get scary or bad dreams while sleeping at night. Also called Nightmares. Many times due to this sleep is broken. But have you ever wondered why such dreams come. Does it have anything to do with the mind or do bad dreams just come like this? Experts say that whatever we think throughout the day or whatever happens around us, they appear in dreams. Meaning dreams are a part of brain activity. In which there is a consolidation of emotions and memories. That is, it is a normal process of the brain. Come let’s know what is the reason for having scary dreams…

 

According to the scientist, the reason behind having scary or nightmares is still a mystery. It is not yet clear what is the reason for their arrival, but studies on the brain have revealed many such things which can cause nightmares. Mental tension can also be the reason for such dreams. People who worry more about school or work have been shown to have more nightmares than others. They may have bad dreams like many big changes in life, death of a loved one.

 

Rapid eye movement (REM), a phase of sleep, can cause rapid eye movements, irregular heartbeat, and increased breathing. Harvard researchers said that nightmares occur when the duration of REM is long. There can be many other reasons for this. Stress, anxiety, irregular sleep, consumption of medicines, mental disorders can also be the cause of scary dreams. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has also been found to be a cause.

 

It is quite normal to have nightmares after physical abuse, sexual abuse or an accident. Its risk has been seen more in people with PTSD. It also depends on mental health. People suffering from problems like bipolar disorder, depression or schizophrenia are more likely to have nightmares. Stress-reduction techniques and therapy may reduce the risk of nightmares.