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Sign in to savethumb|The Nightmare ([[Henry Fuseli, 1781), Detroit Institute of Arts]]
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thumb|The Nightmare ([[Henry Fuseli, 1781), Detroit Institute of Arts]]
A nightmare, also known as a bad dream, is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response from the mind, typically fear but also despair, anxiety, disgust or sadness. The dream may contain situations of discomfort, psychological or physical terror, or panic. After a nightmare, a person will often awaken in a state of distress and may be unable to return to sleep for a short period of time. Recurrent nightmares may require medical help, as they can interfere with sleeping patterns and cause insomnia.