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Dream anxiety attacks (nightmares).

M K Erman1

  • 1Sleep Disorders Center, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Nightmares, disturbances of dreaming sleep, can stem from trauma in adults. Chronic nightmares may indicate personality traits and signal a risk for psychiatric issues, requiring tailored treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Nightmares are common disturbances of dreaming sleep.
  • In adults, nightmares often arise from physical or emotional trauma.
  • Chronic nightmares may be linked to personality traits and psychiatric risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of chronic nightmares in adult life.
  • To identify potential personality characteristics associated with persistent nightmares.
  • To define a population at risk for psychiatric disturbances due to nightmares.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical observations and patient histories.
  • Analysis of the relationship between nightmare frequency and personality traits.
  • Assessment of psychiatric comorbidities in individuals with chronic nightmares.

Main Results:

  • Chronic nightmares in adults can be associated with specific personality profiles.
  • The presence of persistent nightmares may identify individuals susceptible to other psychiatric conditions.
  • Nightmare disturbances are often a consequence of significant life trauma.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic nightmares in adults warrant further investigation due to potential links with personality and psychiatric risk.
  • Treatment for nightmares, including psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, should be individualized.
  • Understanding the underlying causes and associated factors is crucial for effective nightmare management.

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