Ironically, a lack of good, quality sleep can lead to more nightmares. If you have not been sleeping much or you are sleeping more lightly than usual, severe nightmares can keep you up even longer. It is a cruel cycle that only ends when you find a way to restore balance in your wake/sleep cycle. If you suspect your nightmares are due to lack of sleep, try improving and regularizing your sleep schedule, and consider increasing the hours you sleep, if you want.

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