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7B01.2 category

Nightmare disorder

Definition

Nightmare disorder is characterised by recurrent, vivid and highly dysphoric dreams, often involving threat to the individual, that generally occur during REM sleep and that often result in awakening with anxiety. The person is rapidly oriented and alert upon awakening.

Inclusions

  • Dream anxiety disorder

Also indexed as

Dream anxiety disorderNightmare disordernightmarenightmares nos

Nearby in Parasomnias related to REM sleep