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SleazyDream · 11-24-2011, 02:44 PM

some info from wiki

Night terrors should not be confused with nightmares, which are bad dreams that cause the feeling of horror or fear.

Children from age two to six are most prone to night terrors. They affect about fifteen percent of all children, although people of any age can be affected.[citation needed] Episodes may happen for a couple of weeks then suddenly disappear.

Strong evidence has shown that a predisposition to night terrors and other parasomniac disorders can be passed genetically. Though there are a multitude of triggers, emotional stress during the previous day and a high fever are thought to precipitate most episodes.

Night terrors can occur each night if the sufferer does not eat a proper diet, get the appropriate amount or quality of sleep or is enduring stressful events in his or her life. There is no scientific evidence of a link between night terrors and mental illness. There is some evidence of a link between adult night terrors and hypoglycemia.

In addition to night terrors, some adult night terror sufferers have many of the characteristics of depressed individuals including inhibition of aggression, self-directed anger, passivity, anxiety, impaired memory, and the ability to ignore pain.[citation needed] When a night terror happens it is typical that person can wake themself up screaming, kicking, and often can not make out what they are saying. Often the person can even run out of the house (more common among adults) which can then lead to violent actions

Since night terrors are most commonly triggered by being overtired, sometimes no treatment is necessary except for a bedtime schedule that ensures proper sleep. If the night terrors are more frequent, however, it has been suggested that the sufferer should be awakened from sleep just before the time when the terrors occur most to interrupt the sleep cycle. Psychotherapy or counseling may be appropriate in some cases. Benzodiazepine medications (such as diazepam) used at bedtime will often reduce night terrors; however, medication is rarely recommended to treat this disorder.

I used to think i had night terrors, but after reading some of that, I think I just had nightmares. I get them when I'm really stressed for many days or weeks. I hope it passes, doesn't sound like fun.

11-24-2011, 02:44 PM
SleazyDream I'm here for SPORT Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phone # (401) 285-0696 Posts: 41,470	some info from wiki Night terrors should not be confused with nightmares, which are bad dreams that cause the feeling of horror or fear. Children from age two to six are most prone to night terrors. They affect about fifteen percent of all children, although people of any age can be affected.[citation needed] Episodes may happen for a couple of weeks then suddenly disappear. Strong evidence has shown that a predisposition to night terrors and other parasomniac disorders can be passed genetically. Though there are a multitude of triggers, emotional stress during the previous day and a high fever are thought to precipitate most episodes. Night terrors can occur each night if the sufferer does not eat a proper diet, get the appropriate amount or quality of sleep or is enduring stressful events in his or her life. There is no scientific evidence of a link between night terrors and mental illness. There is some evidence of a link between adult night terrors and hypoglycemia. In addition to night terrors, some adult night terror sufferers have many of the characteristics of depressed individuals including inhibition of aggression, self-directed anger, passivity, anxiety, impaired memory, and the ability to ignore pain.[citation needed] When a night terror happens it is typical that person can wake themself up screaming, kicking, and often can not make out what they are saying. Often the person can even run out of the house (more common among adults) which can then lead to violent actions Since night terrors are most commonly triggered by being overtired, sometimes no treatment is necessary except for a bedtime schedule that ensures proper sleep. If the night terrors are more frequent, however, it has been suggested that the sufferer should be awakened from sleep just before the time when the terrors occur most to interrupt the sleep cycle. Psychotherapy or counseling may be appropriate in some cases. Benzodiazepine medications (such as diazepam) used at bedtime will often reduce night terrors; however, medication is rarely recommended to treat this disorder. I used to think i had night terrors, but after reading some of that, I think I just had nightmares. I get them when I'm really stressed for many days or weeks. I hope it passes, doesn't sound like fun. __________________ This dog, is dog, a dog, good dog, way dog, to dog, keep dog, an dog, idiot dog, busy dog, for dog, 20 dog, seconds dog! Now read without the word dog.