Oneirophobia

Oneirophobia (from Greek όνειρο (oneiro), meaning "dream", and φόβος (phobos), meaning "fear") is the fear of dreams. It is discussed in The Dream Frontier, a book by Mark Blechner, a neuro-psychoanalyst at the William Alanson White Institute.[1]

The fear is suffered due to experiences with frightening dreams (nightmares) or by negative events in the life affecting dreams. Sufferers try to avoid falling asleep.

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References

  1. ↑ Dr. Mark J. Blechner. "The Dream Frontier". Mark Blencher.com. Chapter Outline. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
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