Dreams about death are usually a sign of good fortune. But that's beside the point.
- Don't eat before you go to sleep.
- Don't watch/look at anything the least bit scary before you go to sleep.
- Don't think about anything scary before you go to sleep.
- Pray, ask God to let you not dream anything morbid
Are you having a recurring dream? Cuz that should end eventually. Also, have someone check if any sounds r playing around you while you sleep, something that could maybe place suggestions in your mind so that you have those kinds of dream.
2006-06-11 12:14:24
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answered by sky_raider16 3
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While you sleep, your brain doesn't just turn off. It goes through several sleep stages, including REM, or Rapid Eye Movement, sleep. Why do they call it that? Because during this stage of sleep, your eyes move back and forth under your closed eyelids. During REM sleep, you have dreams and sometimes those dreams can be scary or upsetting.
About every 90 minutes your brain switches between non-REM sleep and REM sleep. The amount of time spent in REM sleep increases with each sleep cycle through the night. The longest periods of REM sleep occur towards morning. If you wake during this REM stage, it is easier for you to remember what you were dreaming about. That's why your most vivid dreams - and nightmares - occur in the early morning hours
Stressful things that happen during the day can turn dreams into nightmares. Nightmares may be a way to relieve the pressures of the day. This usually means dealing with things most kids have to face at one time or another: problems at home, problems at school, and stress from sports or schoolwork. Sometimes major changes, such as moving or the illness or death of a loved one, can cause stress that leads to nightmares.
Another thing that may cause nightmares is watching scary movies or reading scary books, especially before you go to bed.
Sometimes if you are sick, especially with a high fever, you may have nightmares. Certain medications also can cause nightmares. Let your parents and doctor know if you notice you are having more nightmares around the time you started a new medicine.
Although it is normal to have a nightmare once in a while, there are some techniques you can try to get nightmares under control.
Get into a healthy sleep routine. Try to go to bed about the same time and wake up at the same time every day. Unless you're sick or didn't get enough sleep the night before, avoid naps during the day. Avoid eating or exercising just before bedtime. Avoid scary books or movies before bedtime if you think they might be causing your nightmares.
Sleep with a stuffed toy or favorite blanket. This helps some kids feel more secure.
Use a nightlight. Even if you gave up yours up years ago, you might want to turn it back on. With a nightlight, if you awake from a nightmare, you'll be able to see familiar things and remember where you are.
Keep your door open. This will help you remember that your family is close by. If you are scared, get up and find someone for reassurance. You're never too old for a hug!
Sometimes it helps to keep a dream journal, a notebook in which you describe the dreams you can recall. Tracking your dreams - good and bad - and how you felt before you went to sleep can give you a better sense of how your mind works at night.
If you have frequent nightmares, you and your parent might want to see a counselor or a psychologist (say: si-koh-loh-jist) to help you deal with your bad dreams. It will give you a chance to talk about some of the things bothering you that may be related to your nightmares.
Remember, nightmares are not real and they cannot hurt you. Dreaming about something scary does not mean it will happen in real life. And it doesn't mean you're a bad person who wants to do mean or scary things. Everyone has nightmares now and then.
Nightmares may be scary for a little bit, but now you know what to do. Sweet dreams!
2006-06-11 19:25:53
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answered by purple 6
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Nightmares can be caused simply by indigestion, or watching a scary movie, or other benign things. As an example, if you have acid indigestion from eating just before you go to bed, you might dream about monsters invading your body. But, if you have dream patterns, or are repeatedly dreaming the same dream, it might have major significance.
Jung is a master of dream interpretation. If you read his books on dreams and universal symbolism, perhaps you will discover something of significance to you. In the meantime, do not eat after 6:00 p.m., watch a comedy, or read something relaxing, and drink some chamomile tea before going to bed.
The scariest two dreams I have ever had were the result of something that had happened the day of my dream. They did not have lasting importance. Good luck to you.
2006-06-11 19:38:28
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answered by SpongebobRoundpants 5
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Drink Warm Milk Before You Go To Sleep.
2006-06-11 19:48:17
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answered by mks 7-15-02 6
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You should focus on a more pleasant subject or activity before you go to sleep, and keep a sleep journal. You can sometimes dictate what you dream about by channeling your thoughts 15 minutes before you go to sleep.
2006-06-11 19:15:32
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answered by Anonymous
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Stop watching creapy movies for one thing then you won't them kind of dreams
2006-06-11 19:10:55
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answered by preciousmoments1962 7
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