Sleep expert shares best tips to stop having terrifying nightmares this Halloween

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It’s spooky season again, and while Halloween thrills are all good fun, nightmares can sometimes feel a little bit too real.

Whether it’s falling from a great height or the classic dream of your teeth falling out, you’re not alone. A recent study found teeth nightmares top the charts as the most common bad dream in the UK, with around 2,000 people searching it up every month. READ MORE: 'I'm a real-life witch - I own a pointy hat, a wand and a broomstick and cast spells every day' If nightmares leave you tossing and turning in the early hours, Dr Deborah Lee, sleep expert from Doctor Fox working with Get Laid Beds, has just the tips to help you get back to peaceful rest this Halloween. 1.

Master the 4-7-8 method Having trouble calming down after a nightmare? The 4-7-8 breathing technique might be for you. This is how it works: Inhale deeply for four seconds.

Hold that breath for seven seconds. Exhale slowly for eight seconds. This pattern helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which slows down your racing heart and eases you back into relaxation mode. 2.