Stress builds up within the body even at the subconscious level. Panic nightmares can erupt in a person’s life due to unresolved stress. Individuals who experience these nightmares wake in a panic and fear and the nightmare is a manifestation of the stressor or issues that are dominating the person’s mind. Why the panic attack in the sleep occurs is still open to debate, but the root cause is generally agreed to be stress.
The article, “Why Am I Panicking In My Sleep?” from Cleveland Clinic’s Health Essentials discusses the phenomenon of panic nightmares. The article states,
“It’s 3:00 a.m. and you’re wide awake. It’s not because you had too much coffee or need to use the bathroom. You’re up because a panic attack jolted you out of your sleep. You’re sweating, breathing hard, your heart is racing and you can’t shake the panic or dread you’re feeling in that moment”
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