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Mrs C experienced two types of repetitive dream linked with childhood trauma. The first type consisted of primal scene experience expressed in images utilizing typical primary process organization, i.e. condensation, displacement, symbolization and representation in visual
or auditory imagery. Associated anxiety was intense but relieved with awakening. The second type of repetitive dream was an experience 'beyond anxiety', 'like being buried in a wave' and was without remembered imagery. The overwhelming anxiety did not dissipate with awakening and only gradually receded over succeeding days.