Why Do Nightmares Occur and How to Avoid Them?

Nightmares can be devastating, but they can also be addressed in such a way that they may be able to be avoided for the most part. Treatment usually involves improving sleep hygiene¹ and dealing with the underlying causes, which are usually related to a person's stress and anxiety levels. A person can also benefit from the support of family and friends and from meditating and following a teleologic living way of life.