This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Feb 3, 2014How Do You Escape A Nightmare?Dreams last for so long. Especially when they're bad.by Doriean StevensonCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail If you've ever had a nightmare, you've probably wished you could get out of it somehow. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF The good news is, there are several ways to put a stop to a bad dream. You can cut down on watching scary stuff before bed. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Or think calming thoughts as you're falling asleep. Or you can try to be more self-aware during the day to combat bad dreams at night. And sometimes you can even stop a bad dream quickly by shouting "Wake up!" Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Or – if you're feeling brave– you can confront the scary stuff in your dreams head-on. How do you escape the nightmares? Share your tips for getting out of a bad dream below!