why will you have nightmares if you eat before you go to bed?

Answer 1

A nightmare is a dream occurring during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep that brings out feelings of strong, inescapable fear, terror, distress, or extreme anxiety. They typically occur in the latter part of the night and usually awaken the sleeper, who is able to recall the content of the dream. See also night terror; sleep disorders.

Overview & Considerations

Nightmares tend to be more common among children and decrease in frequency toward adulthood. About 50% of adults experience occasional nightmares, women more often than men.

Eating just prior to going to bed, which raises the body's metabolism and brain activity, may cause nightmares to occur more often. Adults who experience repeated nightmares that become a significant problem should seek help.

Answer 2

Lol...not really. You have nightmares for different reasons, not usually from eating.

Answer 3

that is a myth you don't. i heard that all the time when i was younger and never had nightmares. but really you ain't to eat after 6 o'clock any how to to gain weight and not burning it off other then that you can eat.

Answer 4

I don't know but garlic and chocolate make the nightmares even worse for me!!!!!