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How can i get rid of these nightmares?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nightmares: Psychoanalytic work to interpret dreams, desensitization & behavior techniques, imagery rehearsal therapy if dreams are part of ptsd, medications for insomnia. These techniques can be reviewed with a psychotherapist.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 9/3/2012

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