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By Mayo Clinic staffTreatment for night terrors isn't usually necessary. If your child has a night terror, simply wait it out. You might gently restrain your child and try to get him or her back into bed. Speak softly and calmly. Shaking your child or shouting may only make things worse.
If the night terrors are associated with an underlying medical or mental health condition, treatment is aimed at the underlying problem. If stress or anxiety seems to be contributing to the night terrors, your doctor may suggest meeting with a therapist or counselor.
Medication is rarely used to treat night terrors. If necessary, however, short-term use of benzodiazepines may help reduce night terrors.
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