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What Causes Nightmares After Watching A Gruesome TV Show In An Anxiety Patient?

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2016

Question: Hi, I have been having lucid dreams lately which are very frightening. I have been watching a tather gruesome television series before sleeping. But I also have some anxiety and stress issues. I only have been having these dreams since watching the show. What can be the reason and how can I prevent this moving forward? Thank you!

Hello. Thank you for your response I completely agree with discontinuing of watching that show I will create a proper bed routine and start reading before bed so that I can go to sleep peacefully. I will definitely be following up with you to let you know how things have gone. Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

You describe nightmares after watching a gruesome TV show. Also with diagnoses of anxiety/stress. The answer here is pretty simple -- stop watching this TV show! Practice good sleep hygiene, set up a comfortable and relaxing routine before sleep, and avoid scary TV/movies before bed. Your nightmares will go away quickly, don't worry.

Please let me know if I can clarify any further doubts.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome! You can always follow up with me directly at this link:

tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee