Depression is another mood condition that can cause nightmares. Sadness, listlessness, and other symptoms can fuel bad dreams. If you are not happy during the day, the chances are slim that your dreams will be full of sunshine and rainbows. Unfortunately, poor sleep due to nightmares can lead to sleep deprivation, which in turn worsens depression.

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