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Nightmare vs. Night Terror

Most parents have calmed a child after a bad night’s sleep. But there are times when the experience becomes a bad dream for everyone, especially when it involves a night terror. “There are few different things about night terrors and nightmares,” says Dr. Drago. Dr. Denise Drago is a pediatrician with Lee Memorial Health System. She finds night terrors can be just as terrifying for moms and dads. “Kids will wake up, they’ll sort of scream and shout. They’ll look very scared. And most normal things you would do to calm them down won’t work. They’re not really interacting with you, they’re not understanding what’s going on and it can be more frightening for the parent,” says Dr. Drago. Knowing the difference between nightmare and night terror will help everyone rest easier. Experts say there are basic distinctions that separate the two. Each one should be treated accordingly. “If you have a child who has a night terror, you don’t want to try and interfere with them and talk to them. You want to lead them calmly back to their bed. In contrast to a nightmare, where you really want to have a conversation with them, it’s important to listen to what they had a bad dream about and reassure them,” says Dr. Drago. It can be tricky. Your child may be crying or inconsolable following a nightmare. Looking at the clock may give you a hand. “Night terrors tend to happen earlier on in the evening. Nightmares tend to happen later in the evening so more in the early morning hours,” says Dr. Drago. And as much as it may trouble you, a night terror doesn’t really disturb your little one. “Nine times out of ten the child won’t remember having the event. So you’re more scared then they are,” says Dr. Drago. Knowing the best way to respond, should give the whole family a bit of comfort. View More Health Matters video segments at leememorial.org/healthmatters/ Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, FL is the largest network of medical care facilities in Southwest Florida and is highly respected for its expertise, innovation and quality of care. For nearly a century, we’ve been providing our community with everything from primary care treatment to highly specialized care services and robotic assisted surgeries. Visit leememorial.org