Depression and Insomnia Are Strongest Risk Factors for Frequent Nightmares

  • Posted in Snoring
  •  By Loran Simon

Depressed WomanA new study published in the April issue of the journal Sleep has suggested that the strongest predictors of frequent nightmares are symptoms of insomnia and depression.

Nightmare disorders occur when repeated nightmares cause distress or impairment in social or occupational functioning. A nightmare is described as vivid, realistic and disturbing dreams typically involving threats to survival or security effectively evoking the emotions of anxiety, fear or terror according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

The study revealed that the strongest independent risk factors for occurrence of nightmares are insomnia, depressive symptom of negative attitude toward self, and exhaustion.

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