I only rarely have nightmares, but I have very colorful dreams where I am either proforming some kind of service or exploring and looking for something. I hate dreams that include the need to find a bathroom for a full bladder. Some of those are really strange, and thankful I always wake up before the deed is done.
I have PTSD, but all my flashbacks have accured in the daytime. However, I have learned when they happen to ask myself "what else is going on here?" And sometimes more pieces of my memory puzzle falls into place.
Salukigirl, It is so neat that in your dream you managed to start fighting back and then to win the battle. That is really cool. I am glad you are feeling so much better. 1Girl