Posttraumatic dreams

Autor artykułu przedstawia różnicowanie pourazowych marzeń sennych w przebiegu PTSD z koszmarami sennymi występującymi w przebiegu innych zaburzeń lękowych. Uwypukla przy tym adaptacyjny charakter marzeń sennych wobec przeżytego urazu.

In the article, the specific character of nightmares, which occur as a direct reaction to trauma, has been described. These nightmares occur in the course of posttraumatic disorders, especially during posttraumatic syndrome. Psychoanalysis has been most widely used, as it considers the importance of nightmares for the dynamics of psychical disorders in the highest degree. Classic interpretations of the origin of specific posttraumatic syndrome symptoms by S. Freud and C. G. Jung have been described. From the analysis of clinical research and publications, one can conclude that posttraumatic dreams are distinguished by the following: 1 ) content - directly reproducing the trauma, 2) recurring character, 3) bringing out negative emotional reactions, most frequently - anxiety.