CBT for Nightmares
If you’re having nightmares regularly, your quality of life is impacted.
Let me state the obvious, nightmares are SCARY.
So much so that you might be avoiding going to sleep, because you don’t want to have a nightmare again.
You might check the locks on your house or the security cameras before going to sleep.
You might be sleeping with the lights on or the tv blaring in order to feel safe.
When you wake up from a nightmare, do you feel your heart pounding in your chest? Is it hard to calm down and fall asleep again?
If so, you are not alone. And, there is hope. Things CAN get better.
What is CBT for Nightmares?
CBT for Nightmares, also called CBT-N, is an evidence-based program that helps people decrease the frequency and intensity of nightmares.
CBT-N is a brief treatment, about 5-8 weeks.
It covers all the skills in CBT for Insomnia and adds specific tools for nightmares.
Before starting any kind of treatment, it’s important to first assess and make sure that you are getting the right treatment for you.