- Dreams are puzzling and can cause us to question their root cause — especially when they’re violent and they keep us up at night.
- As it turns out, there are several common causes of violent dreams, one being the fear of violence.
- Another common source of violent dreams is thinking about violence (especially before bed); did you just watch a violent movie or video game? Your brain is processing these violent acts.
- You might also have violent dreams after starting a new medication, as they alter the biochemistry in your brain.
- Finally, your violent dreams could be rooted in a traumatic experience: If you were exposed to violence in your childhood, you’re more likely to have these violent dreams throughout your lifetime.
- Try not to obsess over your violent dreams when awake — instead, recognize that it’s normal to have violent dreams from time to time and let thoughts about the dreams come and go.
https://thriveworks.com/blog/what-do-violent-dreams-mean/
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