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Home > Keep Nightmares at Bay: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Night’s Sleep After Scary Movies!
Keep Nightmares at Bay: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Night’s Sleep After Scary Movies!

Keep Nightmares at Bay: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Night’s Sleep After Scary Movies!

Updated: 2022-12-08

Author: Becky


It’s no secret that watching scary movies can be a lot of fun. But what happens when the lights go out and you go to bed? Will you have nightmares? Will you be able to sleep peacefully?

If you’re worried about having a nightmare after watching a horror movie, you’re not alone. It’s a common concern among many viewers. But fear not – there are ways to keep nightmares at bay and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep after watching a scary movie. In this article, I’ll share some tips on how to avoid nightmares after watching scary movies.

What are the effects of watching scary movies?

When watching a horror movie, our minds are in a heightened state of arousal. This means that the fear response is heightened and so is the production of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This can lead to nightmares and difficulty sleeping.

The fear response is also heightened when we watch a movie with a lot of jump scares, suspense, and violence. This can cause our brains to become hyper-vigilant, making it difficult to relax and fall asleep.

How to avoid nightmares after watching scary movies

Now that you know the effects of watching scary movies, it’s time to talk about how to avoid nightmares. Here are five tips for a peaceful night’s sleep after watching a scary movie:

Tip 1: Distract your mind with something light-hearted

One of the best ways to avoid nightmares is to distract your mind with something light-hearted. This can be anything from watching a comedy show or playing a lighthearted game on your phone. Doing this will help to relax your mind and help you fall asleep.

Tip 2: Watch ‘behind the scenes’ footage

Another way to avoid nightmares is to watch ‘behind the scenes’ footage of the movie after you watch it. This can help to put your mind at ease and make you feel more in control of the movie. Watching the ‘behind the scenes’ footage can also help to reduce the fear response and allow you to relax and fall asleep more easily.

Tip 3: Talk about the film with family and friends

Talking about the movie with family and friends can be a great way to process your feelings about it and put your mind at ease. This can help to reduce the fear response and make it easier to fall asleep.

Tip 4: Avoid stimulants before settling down for bed

It’s also important to avoid stimulants before settling down for bed. Stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine can make it harder to relax and fall asleep. So it’s best to avoid them if you want to have a peaceful night’s sleep.

Tip 5: Create a bedtime routine and stick with it

Finally, it’s important to create a bedtime routine and stick with it. Having a routine will help to relax your mind and make it easier to fall asleep. Try to keep to the same bedtime every night and focus on relaxing activities such as reading, listening to music, or taking a hot bath before bed.

Conclusion

Watching scary movies can be a lot of fun, but it can also lead to nightmares and difficulty sleeping. However, with these five tips, you can avoid nightmares and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep after watching a scary movie. So take a deep breath, follow these tips, and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep!

Are you ready to keep nightmares at bay and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep after watching a scary movie? If so, then take action now and start following these five tips today!


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Written By Becky Reeve
Certified Sleep Coach
I love all things sleep and have a decade of experience in the sleep industry. I spend most of my time contributing to many articles, research pieces and reviews for both WantMattress and third parties. Linkedin

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