What causing someone, whom is dealing with any type of real life struggles, to randomly start having incredibly scary nightmares/dreams etc?

[BeautifullyShattered]

Sleep, Dreanms, and Nightmares

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Wow, I completely screwed this entire question up. However, everyone's answers/responses are incredibly helpful, so thank you all!!

[caring__1]

Intense dreams or nightmares are caused by not fully relaxing before you go to sleep, leading to unresolved issues being blown out of proportion. To reduce these dreams, avoid eating (especially highly sweetened or spicy food) within 2 hours of bedtime. Also avoid drugs, alcohol or any other substance that might impact your REM sleep. Take time to fully relax by releasing the stress in your muscles and doing slow, deep breathing. There are many types of recordings online that might help you relax more deeply. Just make sure you are fully relaxed before falling asleep. Don't just allow the relaxation to put you to sleep sooner.

[BeautifullyShattered]

I really enjoyed reading this, thank you!

[caring__1]

You're welcome.

[aaron210419]

A fear of not being in control of your life or situation

[BeautifullyShattered]

I agree with this, in some cases of bad dreams, depending on what they are about. Symbolism plays a big role in dreams
Thank you

[Guardian45]

One possible reason is PTSD. I get PTSD nightmares and sleep paralysis

[nawtee_me]

worry maybe?

[BeautifullyShattered]

Maybe