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Recurring Nightmares

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Recurring nightmares are vivid and distressing dreams that occur repeatedly over a period of time, often leading to feelings of fear, anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns.

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