Nightmares are scary dreams that wake you up. They can happen when your brain is trying to process lots of feelings or thoughts while you sleep. Sometimes, things like being scared during the day, having a bad dream, or even eating too much before bed can make nightmares more likely.
Examples
- A child wakes up screaming after dreaming they were chased by a giant monster.
- Someone dreams of falling from the sky and wakes up panting in bed.
- After eating too much pizza before bedtime, a person has a nightmare about being trapped in a hot oven.
See also
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do People Talk in Their Sleep?
- What Makes Some Foods Go Bad Faster Than Others?
- Why Do We Need Sleep?
- What Makes Some People Brave?
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