Nightmare Disorder
Repeated, well-remembered dysphoric dreams cause distress or impairment, with rapid orientation and alertness after awakening.
Timing requirement
No fixed minimum
No minimum duration
Timing in context
Course specifiers: acute ≤1 month; subacute >1 but <6 months; persistent ≥6 months. Severity is based on episode frequency.
Sources and review
Last content review: August 21, 2026 · PsychDB ↗