Repeated distressing dreams and intrusive memories of an intensely fearful and life-threatening experience are symptoms most commonly associated with

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Repeated distressing dreams and intrusive memories are two of the core symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by anxiety and avoidance behaviors following exposure to or witnessing a traumatic event. Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent panic attacks, agoraphobia is characterized by fear and avoidance of certain situations or places, and generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by chronic worry and anxiety about everyday situations.

Repeated Distressing Dreams and Intrusive Memories of an Intensely Fearful