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DSM-IV: Nightmare Disorder

This Parasomnia is diagnosed when frightening dreams recurrently interrupt sleep.

Diagnostic criteria for 307.47 Nightmare Disorder


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A. Repeated awakenings from the major sleep period or naps with detailed recall of extended and extremely frightening dreams, usually involving threats to survival, security, or self-esteem. The awakenings generally occur during the second half of the sleep period.

B. On awakening from the frightening dreams, the person rapidly becomes oriented and alert (in contrast to the confusion and disorientation seen in Sleep Terror Disorder and some forms of epilepsy).

C. The dream experience, or the sleep disturbance resulting from the awakening, causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

D. The nightmares do not occur exclusively during the course of another mental disorder(e.g. a Delirium, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) and are not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g. a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition.

Based on the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition APA

Research sources

TopicHYPNOSIS MISC
ReferenceBelicki, K., & Belicki, D. (1986). Predisposition for nightmares: A study of hypnotic ability, vividness of imagery, and absorption. Journal of Clinic

The online Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists most of the major psychological disorders and illnesses and lists the criteria that must be fulfilled in order for a diagnosis to be made. This resource is not a substitute for proper professional psychiatric diagnosis.



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