Study on Autoimmune Diseases and Vivid Nightmares
A new study suggests a link between autoimmune diseases and vivid nightmares and hallucinations, particularly in patients with lupus. Sleep disruptions were noticed before hallucinations began, emphasizing the importance of discussing mental health symptoms in relation to these diseases.
Key Points
- Three in five people with lupus experienced vivid nightmares
- Participants noticed sleep disruptions before hallucinations began
- Importance of clinicians discussing mental health symptoms with patients
Pros
- Reveals potential link between autoimmune diseases and vivid nightmares/hallucinations
- Emphasizes the importance of discussing mental health symptoms in relation to autoimmune diseases
Cons
- Misdiagnosis of lupus and other autoimmune diseases was mentioned in the study