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Fright Night: Is It a Night Terror?

October 22, 2016

Unlike a nightmare, a night terror is not technically a dream, but instead a sudden, fearful reaction that happens during sleep.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: night terror, nightmares, rest, sleep, sleep health
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