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What to do about bad nightmares within nightmares i can't wake up from?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you have: recurrent nightmares (especially if in the context of PTSD or mood disorders) this can be evaluated and treated. If this is a rare occurrence -not sure what to tell you.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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