10 Causes of Night Terrors In Adults
Cause #2 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is another common cause of night terrors in adults, which usually leads to recurrent and chronic episodes of night terrors. Considering the fact that something serious has occurred in someone’s life, it is no wonder that a person will have sleeping problems including night terrors.
PTSD is characterized by avoidance of thinking about the trauma, unwanted and intrusive thoughts about the trauma, and exaggerated startle response. Experiencing a near-death experience, as well as a significant or violent loss of a loved one are the most common causes of this condition.
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