What can affect dreams? Can Nightmares/Bad Dreams actually affect your quality of sleep?

Bobby S asked:


The other night I had an adventurous, yet kind of scary and weird dream. I am wondering what all can be factors in what kind of dreams we have. Also, why do we have dreams? Can bad dreams affect the quality of sleep and stress you?


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