We
all have had nightmares at various parts in our lives. They are quite
normal. But what is exactly a nightmare and why do we have them?
Nightmares
are a subcategory of dreams. The distinction of a nightmare is its
frightening and/or emotional content. You tend to wake up in fear in the
midst of a nightmare. Because of its frightening nature, you tend to
remember your nightmares and the vivid details. They have a bigger impact upon
your waking mind and its
images stay with you
throughout the day. One
reason for nightmares may be a way of our unconscious to get our attention
about a situation or problem that you have been avoiding. It is time to
take notice and confront a problem or situation. Nightmares serve an
important purpose in showing you what is troubling you from within you
deeper levels. Discussing, analyzing, and understanding your nightmares
can lead to a solution for some problem, internal conflict or personal
difficulty.
