Table 2 Overview of proposed mediators
Mediator | Item |
|---|---|
Predictability of emotions | “I think that I can predict the emotions elicited by my nightmares.” |
Controllability of emotions | “I think that I can control the emotions elicited by my nightmares.” |
Tolerability of emotions | “I think that I can tolerate the emotions elicited by my nightmares.” |
Mastery of nightmare content | “I think that I am in control of the content of my nightmares.” |
Nightmare valence | “When I think about my nightmares, I get emotional.” |
Nightmare distress | “Nightmares have a negative influence on my daily functioning.” |
Sleep quality | “How would you evaluate the quality of last night’s sleep?” |
Reduction in SUDs | “How distressed do you feel right now?” |