When you’re afraid to sleep: Nightmares and nightmare disorders

Posted February 1, 2016

Nightmares—we all have the occasional bad dream, right? But what if you experience nightmares so often and so frightening that you avoid going to sleep? You might have a nightmare disorder.

Listen in as Dr. Blackburn, a behavioral sleep medicine specialist, describes the disorder and what you can do about it.

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Do I have anxiety? Learn the symptoms and treatments

Posted September 2, 2020

Everyone feels worried or stressed out from time to time. But if your worries make you feel unhealthy or out of control, or if they interfere with your daily life, you may be experiencing anxiety. In this article, we’ll explore what anxiety is, the different types of anxiety, and what treatments are available to help you cope.

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When you’re afraid to sleep: Nightmares and nightmare disorders

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