ICD-11 definition : Dream experiences loaded with anxiety or fear. There is very detailed recall of the
dream content. The dream experience is very vivid and usually includes themes involving
threats to survival, security, or self-esteem. Quite often there is a recurrence of
the same or similar frightening nightmare themes. During a typical episode there is
a degree of autonomic discharge but no appreciable vocalization or body motility.
Upon awakening the individual rapidly becomes alert and oriented.;
Dream experiences loaded with anxiety or fear. There is very detailed recall of the
dream content. The dream experience is very vivid and usually includes themes involving
threats to survival, security, or self-esteem. Quite often there is a recurrence of
the same or similar frightening nightmare themes. During a typical episode there is
a degree of autonomic discharge but no appreciable vocalization or body motility.
Upon awakening the individual rapidly becomes alert and oriented.