[header] How to fall asleep again after a nightmare [title] Relax your body. [step] In most cases, a person will wake up suddenly because of a nightmare. This sudden shock to your system from fear can cause your heart rate to rise.
[header] How to fall asleep again after a nightmare [title] Relax your body. [step] In most cases, a person will wake up suddenly because of a nightmare. This sudden shock to your system from fear can cause your heart rate to rise.
By tensing and relaxing your muscles, you may be able to return your heart rate to a normal level and easily drift back to sleep. [substeps] Tightly tense and release muscle groups by beginning at your toes and ending with your forehead. Don't allow this to happen-be awake and relaxed throughout the whole night. [substeps] If your body isn't used to this mode, try watching to see if you feel anxious as you sleep-most people experience lightheadedness when they wake up from a nightmare. Relaxation will diffuse the energies in the body and improve your ability to relax. [substeps] If you are also experiencing your nighttime nightmare, your nighttime nightmare will likely be to blame. Releasing any tension in your body during a nightmare can help relax you physically and quickly. Taking a shower or putting on soothing or noise-cancelling logon masks can prevent you from waking in the middle of an unsettling dream, and improve your body's health.