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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Oneirophobia | |||
| synonyms = Fear of dreams | |||
| specialty = [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Anxiety]], [[insomnia]], [[nightmares]] | |||
| complications = [[Sleep deprivation]], [[depression]] | |||
| onset = Can occur at any age | |||
| duration = Chronic, if untreated | |||
| causes = [[Traumatic experiences]], [[stress]], [[genetic predisposition]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history of phobias]], [[mental health disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical interview]], [[psychological assessment]] | |||
| differential = [[Nightmare disorder]], [[sleep terror disorder]], [[generalized anxiety disorder]] | |||
| treatment = [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[exposure therapy]], [[medication]] | |||
| medication = [[Antidepressants]], [[anxiolytics]] | |||
| prognosis = Good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Oneirophobia''' is the intense and irrational fear of [[dreams]]. It is categorized under specific [[phobias]], relating to the fear of specific situations, objects, or activities. Individuals suffering from oneirophobia are often plagued by anxiety at the thought of dreaming. This phobia can significantly impact a person's quality of life, as it may lead to sleep avoidance and related disorders. | '''Oneirophobia''' is the intense and irrational fear of [[dreams]]. It is categorized under specific [[phobias]], relating to the fear of specific situations, objects, or activities. Individuals suffering from oneirophobia are often plagued by anxiety at the thought of dreaming. This phobia can significantly impact a person's quality of life, as it may lead to sleep avoidance and related disorders. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
The exact cause of oneirophobia is not well understood, but like many other phobias, it may result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Traumatic events, particularly those experienced during dreams or upon waking, may contribute to the development of this phobia. Additionally, individuals with a family history of anxiety disorders may be more susceptible to developing oneirophobia. | The exact cause of oneirophobia is not well understood, but like many other phobias, it may result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Traumatic events, particularly those experienced during dreams or upon waking, may contribute to the development of this phobia. Additionally, individuals with a family history of anxiety disorders may be more susceptible to developing oneirophobia. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Symptoms of oneirophobia can vary from mild to severe and may include intense anxiety or panic attacks at the thought of dreaming, avoidance of sleep, sleep disturbance, and in severe cases, insomnia. Physical symptoms may also accompany the psychological distress, including sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. | Symptoms of oneirophobia can vary from mild to severe and may include intense anxiety or panic attacks at the thought of dreaming, avoidance of sleep, sleep disturbance, and in severe cases, insomnia. Physical symptoms may also accompany the psychological distress, including sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for oneirophobia typically involves psychotherapy, with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) being the most common approach. CBT helps individuals understand and change their thought patterns related to dreams and learn coping mechanisms to manage their fear. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage anxiety symptoms associated with oneirophobia. | Treatment for oneirophobia typically involves psychotherapy, with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) being the most common approach. CBT helps individuals understand and change their thought patterns related to dreams and learn coping mechanisms to manage their fear. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage anxiety symptoms associated with oneirophobia. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Phobia]] | * [[Phobia]] | ||
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* [[Insomnia]] | * [[Insomnia]] | ||
* [[Cognitive-behavioral therapy]] | * [[Cognitive-behavioral therapy]] | ||
[[Category:Phobias]] | [[Category:Phobias]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:55, 4 April 2025
| Oneirophobia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Fear of dreams |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Psychiatry |
| Symptoms | Anxiety, insomnia, nightmares |
| Complications | Sleep deprivation, depression |
| Onset | Can occur at any age |
| Duration | Chronic, if untreated |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Traumatic experiences, stress, genetic predisposition |
| Risks | Family history of phobias, mental health disorders |
| Diagnosis | Clinical interview, psychological assessment |
| Differential diagnosis | Nightmare disorder, sleep terror disorder, generalized anxiety disorder |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, medication |
| Medication | Antidepressants, anxiolytics |
| Prognosis | Good with treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Oneirophobia is the intense and irrational fear of dreams. It is categorized under specific phobias, relating to the fear of specific situations, objects, or activities. Individuals suffering from oneirophobia are often plagued by anxiety at the thought of dreaming. This phobia can significantly impact a person's quality of life, as it may lead to sleep avoidance and related disorders.
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of oneirophobia is not well understood, but like many other phobias, it may result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Traumatic events, particularly those experienced during dreams or upon waking, may contribute to the development of this phobia. Additionally, individuals with a family history of anxiety disorders may be more susceptible to developing oneirophobia.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of oneirophobia can vary from mild to severe and may include intense anxiety or panic attacks at the thought of dreaming, avoidance of sleep, sleep disturbance, and in severe cases, insomnia. Physical symptoms may also accompany the psychological distress, including sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for oneirophobia typically involves psychotherapy, with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) being the most common approach. CBT helps individuals understand and change their thought patterns related to dreams and learn coping mechanisms to manage their fear. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage anxiety symptoms associated with oneirophobia.
See Also[edit]
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