Treating Nightmares

The best way to eliminate nightmares is to reduce stress in your daily life. Stress from work or school can be lowered by talking about your worries and concerns with friends and family members. You may also find it helpful to talk about your nightmares with someone, and determine what the root cause of the nightmare may be. Regular aerobic exercise and a healthy diet lower stress and boost positive thinking. If you are going through a traumatic event, seeing a psychologist could help. Following safe methods for quitting drugs and alcohol that you learn from a medical professional can decrease nightmares that occur due to withdrawal. If you believe your nightmares are the result of a new medication you are taking, contact your doctor immediately to discuss continuing the medication.