How does aging affect nightmares?

Maturation can help one gain experience and learn how to see Dreams for what they truly are, so it is possible to grow out of nightmares, especially those one may have had as a child as they grow to become an adult. read more

Aging for elderly people, may have the life experience to be able to discard attention to nightmare-like content of a dream. That isn't to say its unlikely that an elderly person could have nightmares, the content is likely however to be unlike younger peoples, perhaps more a complex kind of nightmare. read more

If you’re the type who does experience frequent nightmares, don’t fret that you’re doomed to have a psychiatric disorder or on the road to depression. That’s not the point. The best solution to preventing bad dreams begins with better managing stress in your life. read more

Nightmares, which tend to be more common in girls than boys, usually begin in childhood before age 10 and are considered normal unless they significantly interfere with sleep, development, or psychosocial development. read more

Nightmares become much more than bad dreams when they have a significant effect on your health and well-being. Among people who experience nightmares, those who are anxious or depressed are more likely to be distressed about the experience and suffer even more psychological ill effects. read more