Read some where nightmares are a reflection of anxiety during our wakefulness. I have reoccurring nightmares now more people theme. Rarely they get really scary....More often than not sexual i am not needed in that area, so I wonder what all that means nightmares/dreams. I have PTSD/DID. A therapist told me get a ritual each night that is safe and happy like you do a newborn baby..Shower prayer visualization of something peaceful make it a routine. Eating habits make sure food or tv isnt hampering sleep. Get a night light try keep television off. Seek sleep meds if your symptomatic, sleep is very important! For me anyway lol