[header] How to treat nightmare disorder [title] See your doctor and a mental health professional. [step] If you are suffering from ongoing nightmares that are affecting you during the day, then seeking help from a mental health professional is a good first step. You can start by seeing your doctor to discuss your nightmares and determine if the nightmares may be the result of medications or a physical condition. 
[substeps] To receive a diagnosis of nightmare disorder, your nightmares cannot be explained by drug or alcohol use, medications, or another physical or mental health condition. If you have any of these factors, then see your doctor to find a way to correct the problem.