We usually think that during nighttime, there is nothing really going on for us but to sleep. However, we can also encounter a lot of unusual and unfortunate things when nighttime sets in. Some examples of these are night terrors and nightmares. Most of us would usually think of these terms as similar; however, night terrors and nightmares are actually quite distinct from each … [Read more...]
What are the Causes of Nightmares? Why do we Dream about Bad Things?
Scenario: A zombie is running after you and then suddenly you fell off the ground. You looked back and the zombie was just a step closer to you. When the zombie was about to bite you, you woke up from bed and realized that it was just a dream. This scenario is one popular component of nightmares people frequently encounter. What is nightmare and what are the causes of … [Read more...]