"Therapy: Rewriting Recurring Nightmares for Restful Sleep"

Recurring nightmares can disrupt sleep and negatively impact daily life. Nightmare disorder, which affects about 4% of US adults, is often underreported. Therapy, such as image-rehearsal therapy and exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy (ERRT), can help reduce the frequency and severity of nightmares. These therapies involve rewriting the nightmares in a less distressing way, allowing individuals to regain control over their dreams. By defanging the imagery and making it less arousing, therapy can help individuals experience more peaceful nights and improve their overall sleep quality.