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Mind: Nightmares

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Mind: Nightmares

ID 151

A nightmare is a dream that occurs during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep which results in feelings of strong fear, terror, anxiety or distress. Often, the sleeper is awoken by the dream.

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Body areaMental

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

4

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

11

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