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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Nightmare disorder''' is a [[sleep disorder]] characterized by frequent awakening from [[nightmare]]s with a vivid remembrance of the dream. It is often caused by a major stressful event or from the use of [[Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor|SSRIs]], such as [[fluoxetine|Prozac]] and Effexor. Most cases reported begin at the age of 10 after a stressful life event. The frequency of the episodes is varied form person to person; generally one will suffer from three or four episodes every week. | '''Nightmare disorder''' is a [[sleep disorder]] characterized by frequent awakening from [[nightmare]]s with a vivid remembrance of the dream. It is often caused by a major stressful event or from the use of [[Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor|SSRIs]], such as [[fluoxetine|Prozac]] and Effexor. Most cases reported begin at the age of 10 after a stressful life event. The frequency of the episodes is varied form person to person; generally one will suffer from three or four episodes every week. | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | |||
==Risk Factors== | |||
==Diagnostic Criteria== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 04:18, 26 October 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
Nightmare disorder is a sleep disorder characterized by frequent awakening from nightmares with a vivid remembrance of the dream. It is often caused by a major stressful event or from the use of SSRIs, such as Prozac and Effexor. Most cases reported begin at the age of 10 after a stressful life event. The frequency of the episodes is varied form person to person; generally one will suffer from three or four episodes every week.
Differential Diagnosis
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Diagnostic Criteria
References
http://psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/nightmare_disorder.htm
Nightmares are a sub-category of Parasomnia Sleep Disorders.