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Sometimes, i wake up from a dream of a sexual nature and my heart rate is elevated... is that normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This may be: related to your body's state of arousal.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dreams: Yes it is normal to have elevated heart rate when awakening from a stimulating dream wether it is sexual or of other nature.

Answered 9/26/2016

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