Nightmares

When to make a doctor’s appointment

See a doctor if:

• Occur often
• No longer able to fall asleep
• Fear of going to sleep
• Daytime fatigue or unusual behavior

Self-care

Avoid scary TV, movies, and Internet content, and try to keep stress to a minimum. Keeping a diary of when nightmares happen may help identify the cause.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a doctor if:

• Occur often
• No longer able to fall asleep
• Fear of going to sleep
• Daytime fatigue or unusual behavior