Do you have worse dreams when you're depressed?

[Brem]

When you're depressed or highly stressed, do you find that this has an adverse affect on your dreams? Maybe you end up having more nightmares, and have trouble getting to sleep because of it. There has been times where I've been stressed and I've had more vivid and scary dreams, but usually I don't have nightmares. Do you guys get bad nightmares when you're depressed and or stressed from day to day life?

 

[Deep]

Yes, stress and depression can definitely trigger vivid or disturbing dreams. Emotional strain affects sleep quality and dream patterns, often leading to nightmares or restless, fragmented sleep experiences.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

I’ve noticed that too. When I’m feeling low, my dreams turn darker. Sometimes it’s not even nightmares, just weird and stressful dreams. I think it’s because your mind is still overthinking even while you’re asleep. Once I start feeling better mentally, my dreams calm down too. It’s funny how the brain works in that manner