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Can waking up from a nightmare cause a panic attack? i had it happen twice where my heart is racing.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: that can occur. This happens to a number of the men that I treat who have Combat related PTSD.

Answered 5/30/2015

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Nightmares: Nightmares that wake you up and panic attacks are both usually caused by unresolved emotional trauma/distress. Please check my book No More Nightmares-How to Use Planned Dream Intervention to End Nightmares. Learning this skill helps you sleep thru dreams and stop having flash backs, may also eliminate panic attacks.

Answered 7/18/2015

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