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I wake up at night every 1-2 hours (always from a dream) and feel weird and scared, then i quickly fall asleep again. what could be the cause of this?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Many: Night terrors , low oxygen , low sugers. Etc. A full sleep study may be helpful.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/5/2013

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Few things: Stress, anxiety, certain medications, depression, alcohol use, post traumatic stress disorder all can cause nightmares and the symptoms you describe.

Answered 6/2/2013

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A member asked:

I wake up at night every 1-2 hours (always from a dream) and feel weird and scared, then i quickly fall asleep again. what could be the cause of this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

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