Night terrors are episodes of screaming, crying, or thrashing that usually occur two to three hours after falling asleep during a stage known as non-rapid eye movement or deep sleep. Night terrors are ...

Reviewed by Wayne Fleisig, Ph.D. If your child is experiencing night terrors, it’s understandable if you immediately want to jump into fix-it mode. There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your ...

Ever had one of those nights where you wake up in a cold sweat, heart racing, and you’re not entirely sure if what just ...

Let’s first talk about the differences between nightmares and night terrors. A nightmare is a bad dream that causes a child to wake up with feelings of fear. Nightmares are very common in young ...

A 29-year-old man’s debilitating night terrors were the first sign of rare autoimmune disorder that rapidly progressed, landing him in the intensive care unit in a “catatonic state.” Ben Tarver, 29, ...