A lot of us would laugh whenever we hear the innocent snores of a sleeping child. Perhaps it does seem kind of cute at first; however, if it’s something that is exhibited often by the child, then it is not cute at all. In fact, it is a cause for alarm.
Sleeping caps off a tiring day and helps our body recharge. We crave for our comfy beds at night, and when we finally lie down, our hope is to wake up fully refreshed and relaxed. Unfortunately, we sometimes don’t experience this happy ending because of nightmares.
Why Do We Experience Nightmares?
We experience nightmares because of two main factors, namely: physical and psychological. It’s important that we take note of our physical and psychological well being in our efforts to minimize nightmares!
5 Ways to Avoid Nightmares
1. Observe a proper sleeping position
One physical reason for a nightmare-prone sleep is in the way we lie down. Studies have shown that if we sleep on our back, our air passageway may be obstructed by a muscular tissue at the back of our mouth that is too relaxed to be held up during sleep. Some people manifest this lack of oxygen in their sleep by dreaming of shortness of breath and gasping for air. So consider sleeping on your side or lying face down with your head tilted sideways to ensure clear airways while sleeping.
