I hope this doesn't discourage you. It was unfortunate but spellbee2 is right. I find that nightmares are more rare once you start to journal your dreams. The more you can remember, journal & read about the subject you should find the fun in it. You can do things that you can't do or even afford in real every day life like taking vacations or flying around. Don't think about or read anything scary before you go to sleep. The more you can visualize something happening in waking life, the more you will be able to accomplish while in your dreams. Don't give up just because you had a bad experience. Good luck.