Chronic Nightmares

Constant nightmares are recurring episodes of distressing dreams that wake the person and can repeatedly disrupt nighttime rest. When they become frequent, they may affect mood and daytime functioning.

When to pay attention? They are worth evaluating when they regularly interfere with sleep, cause a fear of sleeping, or come with anxiety or daytime fatigue.

Related factors: They may be linked to stress, difficult experiences, sleep disturbances, or periods of emotional strain, among others.

Who to see? The psychologist and the psychiatrist can help explore their origin and address them, and for children the pediatrician or the pediatric neurologist can guide the path forward. If the nightmares keep recurring and affect your well-being, talking about it with a mental health professional is a good first step.