Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

#97 - Nightmare Disorder: Nights So Cruel I Thought I'd Die

April 29, 2024 Chris Winter
#97 - Nightmare Disorder: Nights So Cruel I Thought I'd Die
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
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Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#97 - Nightmare Disorder: Nights So Cruel I Thought I'd Die
Apr 29, 2024
Chris Winter

Dreams happen, and unfortunately, sometimes those dreams are nightmares. For most, these terrifying nights are few and far between. For a small few, nightmares become a frequent and unwanted nighttime norm. In this episode we will:

  • Revisit parasomnias, in this case nightmare disorder, and determine what defines it
  • Differentiate this disorder from night terror/sleep terror disorder
  • Explore the epidemiology of the problem
  • List its underlying causes
  • Review the medications often used to treat the problem
  • Discuss other treatment options often employed in the disorder

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Show Notes

Dreams happen, and unfortunately, sometimes those dreams are nightmares. For most, these terrifying nights are few and far between. For a small few, nightmares become a frequent and unwanted nighttime norm. In this episode we will:

  • Revisit parasomnias, in this case nightmare disorder, and determine what defines it
  • Differentiate this disorder from night terror/sleep terror disorder
  • Explore the epidemiology of the problem
  • List its underlying causes
  • Review the medications often used to treat the problem
  • Discuss other treatment options often employed in the disorder

Produced by: Maeve Winter

More

Thanks for listening and sleep well!