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What Causes Nightmares?

hello everyone from last two months i am dreaming constantly what i see in my dreams are just nonsense for example fear from hight, being sticking in a hole like structure, being in front of trouble and i cant move at the time , or sometime i am in a position like i am studding but when i get up all those are just nonsense and i am feeling not rested as well. i am 21 years old medical student i used to drink coffee more than a normal range any time and i spent all my day in the library studding books any one please its a bit serious to me
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There can be a number of psychological triggers that cause nightmares in adults. Most common ones are anxiety and depression. Also, it can be caused by certain sleep disorders. Withdrawal from medications and alcohol may also trigger nightmares. Taking anti-anxiety measures like practicing meditation, avoiding unnecessary worries and stress, practicing good sleep hygiene could help to overcome nightmares gradually. If needed, you may require psychotherapy to overcome it, for which you need to consult Psychiatrist.

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What Causes Nightmares?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There can be a number of psychological triggers that cause nightmares in adults. Most common ones are anxiety and depression. Also, it can be caused by certain sleep disorders. Withdrawal from medications and alcohol may also trigger nightmares. Taking anti-anxiety measures like practicing meditation, avoiding unnecessary worries and stress, practicing good sleep hygiene could help to overcome nightmares gradually. If needed, you may require psychotherapy to overcome it, for which you need to consult Psychiatrist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.