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Needing expert help. i have horrible nightmares about getting in a car crash?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nightmares: Nightmares can result from many things, including reliving or releasing trauma during sleep. Have you been involved in, or witnessed, a car crash? Has someone close to you been involved in a car crash or other serious accident? Some nightmares are symbolic rather than actual events. Also some medications ; sleep disorders can cause them. A psychiatrist could be able to help you.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/1/2013

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