10 Night Terrors Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Night Terrors (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth.' Edited by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, KidsHealth, The Nemours Foundation, June 2017, kidshealth.org/en/parents/terrors.html
- 2. 'Anxiety and Sleep.' Sleep Foundation, 10 Dec. 2020, www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/anxiety-and-sleep#
- 3. 'Sleep Terrors and Sleepwalking.' What to Do and When to See a Doctor, www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/sleep-terrors-and-sleepwalking
Rapid Breathing
When the body is in a state of sleep, breathing becomes shallower and the heart rate slows down. Night terrors can very quickly elevate the heart rate and cause rapid breathing when waking up from a nightmare. This can leave the person feeling disoriented and confused.
Individuals experiencing shortness of breath are encouraged to breathe deeply and take slow, deep breaths. If this doesn't work and hyperventilating occurs, they should attempt to breathe through pursed lips.
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