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Nightmares   

Overview | Recovery

Alternative names:

Dreams - bad; Bad dreams

Definition:

A dream occurring during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep that brings out feelings of strong, inescapable fear, terror, distress, or extreme anxiety. This phenomenon typically occurs in the latter part of the night and usually awakens the sleeper who is able to recall the content of the dream. See also night terror; sleep disorders.

Considerations

Common Causes

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