Nightmare disorder
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Nightmare disorder. This is the occurrence of frightening dreams. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- This is the occurrence of frightening dreams
- The dreams are related to anxiety, anger, or disgust
- They awaken the subject from sleep
- They are associated with prolonged awakenings
- They usually occur in the second half of sleep
- The subjects have detailed recollections of the dreams
- It is more frequent in women
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