TITLE

nightmare

AUTHOR(S)

Peters, Michael

PUB. DATE

June 2004

SOURCE

BMA A-Z Family Medical Encyclopedia;2004, p546

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

An encyclopedia entry for "nightmare" is presented. It refers to an unpleasant, vivid dream, sometimes in association with a sense of suffocation. Nightmares happen during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and they may be remembered clearly if the dreamer awakens completely during the nightmare. Nightmares may be a side effect of certain drugs in adults. Traumatic experiences may be associated with repeated nightmares.

ACCESSION #

43999524

Tags: NIGHTMARES;  DREAMS;  RAPID eye movement sleep;  DRUGS -- Side effects;  PSYCHIC trauma

 

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