Nightmares Sentence Examples

nightmares
  • Katie watched him go, her nightmares in her thoughts and her heart pounding.

    19
    11
  • Nightmares weren't his only problem, though.

    10
    4
  • We all agreed Howie's nightmares were a serious problem.

    12
    7
  • Deidre swallowed hard, images from her nightmares returning.

    9
    4
  • With it came a host of nightmares.

    9
    5
  • I didn't mention his blossoming love life, but expressed concern over his serious problem of nightmares.

    2
    1
  • Maybe that was the cause of the nightmares.

    2
    1
  • Sufferers often relive their traumatic experience through nightmares and flashbacks.

    1
    0
  • He has nightmares about being stripped, spat and urinated upon.

    1
    0
  • The encounter with the mugger was such a harrowing one that he still has nightmares about it to this day.

    1
    0
    Advertisement
  • Some parents worry that their child is afraid of the dark or has nightmares.

    1
    0
  • Nightmares can happen as a direct result of that stimulation.

    1
    0
  • Most likely, common nightmares are just a way to process information and work on out conflicts in the mind.

    1
    0
  • With guidance from a sensitive parent, a child's nightmares can provide an opportunity for parents and children to gain a deeper understanding of, and find solutions to childhood anxieties and insecurities.

    1
    0
  • Ramsay is best known as the foul-mouthed host of reality TV show Hell's Kitchen and he's also at the helm of other shows, including Kitchen Nightmares.

    1
    0
    Advertisement
  • This can be from memories you have from when it first happened, flashbacks when confronted with triggers that remind you of the event, and/or nightmares about it.

    0
    0
  • Children in foster care may have nightmares, problems sleeping or eating, and may be depressed, angry, and confused.

    0
    0
  • Children in this age group tend to be more troubled with nightmares and night terrors than younger children.

    0
    0
  • Sleep disruptions such as nightmares tend to increase with this age group as the child has more life experiences and anxieties to process.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares occur during REM, or dream-time, sleep and trigger a partial or full awakening.

    0
    0
    Advertisement
  • Nightmares are a type of sleep disruption, or parasomnia, characterized by frightening psychological content.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares provoke a feeling of imminent physical danger with a sensation of being trapped or suffocated.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares are a universal human experience occurring throughout the lifespan.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares are greatly influenced by the particular stressors and anxieties present in the child's waking life.

    0
    0
  • Typical childhood nightmares include dreams of abandonment; of being lost; of falling; or being chased, bitten, or eaten by a monster or hostile animal.

    0
    0
    Advertisement
  • Dream researchers have observed a developmental progression in the content and frequency of children's nightmares.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares are different than the non-dream sleep disturbance known as a night terror, which causes only a partial arousal from deep sleep and occurs during the first period of sleep known as slow-wave sleep (SWS).

    0
    0
  • Sleep researchers and developmental psychologists generally agree that nightmares first occur in children from 18 months to two years of age.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares are common throughout childhood, changing somewhat in content and frequency as children move through different developmental phases and acquire more skills to cope with the changing realities and stresses in their lives.

    0
    0
  • Childhood nightmares are a normal maintenance function of the developing brain.

    0
    0
  • These distressing emotions provide the basis for nightmares.

    0
    0
  • Children who have been traumatized may suffer ongoing post-traumatic stress and express it through recurring nightmares.

    0
    0
  • Certain medications used to treat asthma, allergies, and seizures can be a causal factor in the onset of sleep disturbances and nightmares.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares usually diminish in frequency and intensity over time.

    0
    0
  • Recurring nightmares may indicate an ongoing problem that the child is having difficulty resolving.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares are a common childhood parasomnia and medication is rarely indicated.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares are a sleep disturbance that is part of a normal adaptive mechanism of the developing child.

    0
    0
  • Childhood nightmares are a normal process of coping with new challenges and integrating new life experiences into the child's understanding of the world.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares are part of the normal developmental process that literally provide a "wake-up" call to both parent and child to pay attention to strong feelings and problems that may require some resolution.

    0
    0
  • Nightmares diminish as children feel more confidence and control in their lives.

    0
    0
  • If nightmares persist and intensify they may indicate a situation in the child's life that needs to be changed rather than worked through with dream problem-solving.

    0
    0
  • Eliminating the stimulation of television or video games at bedtime, particularly violent television shows, movies, and games may reduce the nightmares brought about by these unnecessary and sometimes disturbing stimulations.

    0
    0
  • The following styles are hair nightmares, but they don't have to be the end of a lovely look.

    0
    0
  • If you want to be a leprechaun out of the traditional tales, Buy Costumes also has a leprechaun costume with a scary mask included, guaranteed to induce nightmares.

    0
    0
  • This poster might even cause nightmares.

    0
    0
  • Movies like Dr. Terror's House of Horrors and The Birds were all popular in the 1960's, giving audiences thrills and nightmares for months.

    0
    0
  • If you will be watching movies with younger children present, it might be better to choose a less scary movie, as disturbing horror movies can give children nightmares.

    0
    0
  • Michael Myers, the main character, is an iconic serial killer many people have had nightmares about after seeing one of the Halloween franchise movies.

    0
    0
  • Some NDErs recount how they descended into hell and saw all kinds of torturous existences found only in the darkest of nightmares.

    0
    0
  • Now he's back with Kitchen Nightmares, where he visits failing U.S. restaurants and turns them around for the better.

    0
    0
  • Something about the stress of planning a wedding combined with lifelong dreams of the perfect nuptials turns these ladies into ravaging nightmares who scream, rant, and throw temper tantrums when things don't go their way.

    0
    0
  • Ramsay's second reality show in the U.S. is Kitchen Nightmares.

    0
    0
  • Kitchen Nightmares is one of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's reality TV shows.

    0
    0
  • Kitchen Nightmares began as Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares in the United Kingdom, premiering in April, 2004.

    0
    0
  • In each episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Ramsay starts things off with a brief introduction to the restaurant and its owners, giving details about how long the business has been running and how much its sales have dropped off.

    0
    0
  • On an episode the The Tyra Banks Show, she admitted to being afraid of dolphins and sometimes has nightmares about them.

    0
    0
  • Snider made an appearance on the second season of the Gordon Ramsay reality show Kitchen Nightmares, in which he donated a motorcycle to be auctioned off through the Handlebar restaurant.

    0
    0
  • Ramsay has also been doing a double dose of another reality show, Kitchen Nightmares, in both Britain and America.

    0
    0
  • The works you'll see on these pages may give you nightmares, but it's an admission price that many are willing to pay to explore dark desires and ideas from a place of comfort and safety.

    0
    0
  • Skin rashes, bad luck and even nightmares were ascribed to the workings of elves.

    0
    0
  • Sleep meant one thing – nightmares.

    1
    1
  • He won't talk about the nightmares; at least to me, but the shrink must be a sounding board.

    0
    1
  • If you had to watch lord knows what mayhem he sees you'd have shrieking nightmares too!

    0
    1
  • Is your doctor helping with you nightmares?

    2
    2
  • I tell Julie the nightmares must be from my past; ghosts trying to get out.

    0
    1
  • He knows he has nightmares and tosses and turns but he doesn't realize he talks out loud lots of times.

    0
    1
  • At once, the home videos and nightmares faded.

    3
    4
  • She'd had what humans called nightmares.

    0
    1
  • She thought it would be good for him, but he immediately started having nightmares.

    2
    2
  • Confidence returned to Alex with his voice and the nightmares stopped.

    6
    6
  • If not for the nightmares, she'd carry him back to his bed, whether or not he liked it, but she found some comfort in having the angel so close.

    0
    1
  • Her nightmares that night involved her sister, Hannah, being eaten by the jaguar with the white patch over his eye.

    0
    1
  • And still Darkyn pursued her in her nightmares.

    2
    2
  • Her nightmares returned and for a moment, she wondered if this was one of them.

    0
    1
  • Sleep came quickly, but so did the nightmares.

    1
    1
  • What was wrong with me that I had so many nightmares?

    1
    2
  • Even her nightmares had been vague, with an unidentified entity stalking her.

    0
    1
  • Under Greek influence he was identified with Pan, and just as there was supposed to be a number of Panisci, so the existence of many Fauni was assumed - misshapen and mischievous goblins of the forest, with pointed ears, tails and goat's feet, who loved to torment sleepers with hideous nightmares.

    1
    1
  • Undermined by fever, at the age of twenty he had the appearance of an old man, and night and day he was haunted with nightmares.

    1
    1
  • But his adventures are the merest nightmares of puerile fancy.

    1
    1
  • One thing he didn't need to know was that she was having dreams about Josh - even if they were actually nightmares.

    1
    1
  • Sleep meant one thing – nightmares.

    1
    1
  • He continued to have nightmares over the incident, renewing our concerns over his fragile mental wellbeing.

    1
    1
  • He won't about the nightmares; at least to me, but the shrink must be a sounding board.

    1
    1
  • The nightmares began to take a bazaar turn.

    1
    1
  • If not for the nightmares, she.d carry him back to his bed, whether or not he liked it, but she found some comfort in having the angel so close.

    1
    1
  • As a child Cage had nightmares about cockroaches, scary clowns and genies.

    0
    1
  • Hallucinations, unusually vivid daydreams or nightmares, are not uncommon for ventilated GBS patients.

    0
    1
  • He suffers from nightmares, panic attacks and survivor's guilt.

    0
    1
  • Forever cursed (Or blessed) With memories Lagging behind... savoring the moments Or reliving the nightmares Like a lazy wanderer.

    1
    1
  • Reality and hallucinations merge into a terrifying netherworld where innocence is lost and dreams become nightmares.

    1
    1
  • Consequently nights at Gillingham were haunted by nightmares of lions ' (Dorset Year Book 1966/7 p49 ).

    1
    1
  • She then becomes plagued by nightmares about a macabre, amorphous being stalking her.

    0
    1
  • Forever cursed (Or blessed) With memories Lagging behind... Savoring the moments Or reliving the nightmares Like a lazy wanderer.

    0
    1
  • He would gladly pay good money to any psychologist who can cure him of the recurrent nightmares.

    0
    1
  • When I tried to fall asleep to try and have some respite from the pain, I had terrifying nightmares.

    0
    1
  • This NYC band is made up of childhood nightmares.

    1
    1
  • I wish my dreaming mind was always so obedient... Do you still have nightmares?

    0
    1
  • Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares.

    0
    1
  • People it tried head telling anyone cover fighter fire hitch trailer of nightmares pay the doctors.

    0
    1
  • One of my recurring nightmares to get on a bus where all the trees have the same expression.

    0
    1
  • It could be anything at all, from a childhood daydream through to the stuff of nightmares.

    0
    1
  • But now Lucy 's having nightmares about being forced to wear uncool clothes and suddenly she wants answers.

    0
    1
  • Nightmares can be juxtaposed with daydreams.

    0
    1
  • Take cues from individual children to make sure you're not giving one nightmares.

    0
    1
  • If you've ever worked in a kitchen, you know all about chefs' tempers and if you've ever watched Hell's Kitchen or Kitchen Nightmares you know Chef Ramsay's temper is probably among the worst.

    0
    1
  • Apparently they based this on counting how many F-bombs Ramsay used in one Kitchen Nightmares show, which was 80 times in 40 minutes.

    0
    1
  • In addition, some people may be sensitive to valerian and experience nightmares when taking this supplement.

    0
    1
  • Nightmares may also be a way of working through old, unsolved problems that are just too frightening to deal with when you are awake.

    0
    1
  • Through dreams, even nightmares, you can work through your feelings for something or someone.

    0
    1
  • Freud believed that nightmares were also unconscious wishes of the mind.

    0
    1
  • However, he suggested that nightmares were ways of the mind expressing events that people actually didn't want to have happen, so nightmares might occur as a warning to the conscious mind.

    0
    1
  • Understanding the causes of nightmares can help you to sleep better at night.

    0
    1
  • Doctors consider nightmares common among children.

    0
    1
  • Estimates of adults who suffer from nightmares on a regular basis, range from two and eight percent of the population.

    0
    1
  • Most people will have nightmares of some type from time to time during their adult lives.

    0
    1
  • Nightmares typically take a little time to experience; so, they generally occur during early morning hours when REM sleep is the longest.

    0
    1
  • Doctors are still trying to understand the actual cause of nightmares but what they have found is that some circumstances can trigger them.

    0
    1
  • The way these medications interact with the brain, many believe they lead to the trigger for nightmares.

    0
    1
  • Nightmares perpetuate the situation, too, since many are unable to go to sleep after nightmares because of their disturbing contents.

    0
    1
  • Sometimes just changing types of medications can lead to an onset of nightly nightmares.

    0
    1
  • Stressful situations including traumatic events can trigger nightmares in some people.

    0
    1
  • Nightmares in children may come from fear or something not understood.

    0
    1
  • Some people believe nightmares are a sign of things to come; but, there is no scientific evidence to prove that the contents of nightmares have any bearing on life itself.

    0
    1
  • Some mental health conditions may be responsible for overactive dreaming and nightmares in some individuals.

    0
    1
  • Some scientists believe that nightmares, like dreams, are the way the mind works out conflicts it has not resolved in wakeful hours.

    0
    1
  • If you have suffered from numerous nightmares in the last few weeks, contact your family doctor or seek out a sleep specialist.

    0
    1
  • In many cases, there is a physical reason for the nightmares, such as those listed here, of which your doctor needs to be aware.

    0
    1
  • Treatment for the underlying condition often is all that is necessary to resolve the nightmares.

    0
    1
  • Often times, counselors can help children to better understand what they are afraid of, which can help to resolve nightmares in children.

    0
    1
  • Even less dramatic nightmares can leave you with an eerie feeling that makes you ponder its meaning.

    0
    1
  • Nightmares are merely distressing dreams that evoke fear, anxiety, guilt, sadness, or any array of negative emotions.Learning about common nightmares may help you unravel the mysteries that surface while you slumber.

    0
    1
  • These things may have little or everything to do with your nightmares.

    0
    1
  • In addition, some people may have nightmares that seem unassociated to their usual lives.

    0
    1
  • Just as every dreamer is different, so are the dreams and nightmares we experience.

    0
    1
  • However, some common nightmares do exist, though the exact places and characters in these dreams may differ from person to person.

    0
    1
  • Generally, adults experience nightmares occasionally; only five to 10 percent of adults have them once a month or more.

    0
    1
  • If you or your child suffers with frequent nightmares, consider talking to a therapist, as emotional disturbances could be the cause.

    0
    1
  • In the end, you may not be able to decode your dreams or nightmares without the help of a professional or some expert literature.

    0
    1
  • After perusing the pages of some of these books, you may discover the themes to your dreams are among the common nightmares many individuals experience.

    0
    1
  • The process depends heavily on beliefs and theories about why people dream and the causes of nightmares.

    0
    1
  • The APSAA features a Member Directory that helps visitors to find psychotherapists in their regions.Individuals plagued with recurring nightmares and disturbing images do not necessarily have to seek guidance from a psychoanalyst.

    0
    1
  • Those who believe that dream symbols may be universal, especially when it comes to common nightmares, may benefit from investing in a dream encyclopedia or dream dictionary.

    0
    1
  • Everyone has nightmares from time to time and they can really be terrifying.

    0
    1
  • Keep in mind that just because you're experiencing nightmares doesn't mean something bad is going to happen to you during waking life.

    0
    1
  • Some believe that nightmares have a positive purpose, such as to motivate you to change, release stress, or alert you of a problem that keeps occuring in your life.

    0
    1
  • Unlike nightmares, these common dreams are wonderful and usually make you feel great and at peace when you remember them.

    0
    1
  • Many people have recurring dreams, nightmares, or dreams that potentially have deep meaning.

    0
    1
  • Be careful not to let them run into nightmares or fall into deadly dark and dangerous pits.

    0
    1
  • Symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, flashbacks, and nightmares.

    0
    1
  • Approximately 10 to 50 percent of children between three and five years old have nightmares, as do many older children.

    0
    1
  • The nightmares occur during REM sleep, usually in the second half of the night.

    0
    1
  • Unlike nightmares, sleep terrors typically occur in stage three or stage four NREM sleep during the first third of the night.

    0
    1
  • Nightmares are believed to occur in about 30 percent of children, usually in younger children.

    0
    1
  • Violent scenes or frightening science fiction stories appear to influence the frequency and intensity of children's nightmares.

    0
    1
  • Cinnabar is recommended for chronic nightmares.

    0
    1
  • Other signs of distress include anger, fearfulness, nightmares, fantasies, and withdrawal.

    0
    1
  • I understand but I want to do it, in spite of the nightmares and the risks.

    0
    2
  • Nightmares persist with the dogs of the law in never ending pursuit.

    0
    2
  • He has these god-awful nightmares and wakes me up thrashing around.

    1
    3
  • I have nightmares of waking and finding you dead at my feet, and now you are trying to make them real.

    0
    2
  • Katie's eyes watered, and she squeezed him harder.  The nightmares of the past few weeks seemed to fade away while she was in his arms.  She'd been too afraid to think about what kind of life they might possibly have, but she found herself wondering how it would feel to wake up and go to sleep with Rhyn beside her.

    3
    5
  • Unlike the nightmares, this time it was real and agonizingly slow.

    11
    14