When I was in Iraq I kept dreaming daily that my vehicle got hit by an ied. Every time the explosion went off I wake up covered in sweat. As years has gone by the dreams still happens but not as frequent.
Dreaming about your vehicle being hit by an IED in Iraq reflects the intense and traumatic experiences you had during your time there. Your subconscious mind is processing the fear and anxiety associated with the danger you faced in a war zone. The recurring nature of this dream suggests that the impact of these experiences has not fully dissipated, and it still affects you on a subconscious level. As time passes, the frequency of the dream decreases, indicating that you are healing and gradually integrating these memories into your psyche. However, the vividness of the dream and the physical reaction (waking up covered in sweat) suggest that the trauma still lingers to some extent. It may be beneficial to seek support from a professional or a support group to further help you process and heal from these experiences.