Bad Dreams

[Jane_Doe2018]

Hey everyone, I hope you are doing well. I have recently started having bad dreams again. These dreams are of real events that happened in my past. It has happened each night since Thursday. I wake up scared, usually sweating and crying. Sometimes I can get back to sleep. I try to shake it off, but I find that it has been setting a bad tone for the day. I have felt extremely depressed yesterday and today. What is going on with me? Has anyone else experienced this?

[Carlaxxx]

Well, one time I was so bad that I started to have nightmares each night and I became unable to sleep at night. What I did was to sleep during the day when there were people in my house and I stopped having those nightmares. Now, I can sleep at night again because now I am more emotionally stable. Good luck... I know that being unable to sleep is terrible and emotionally draining. 😕

[Jane_Doe2018 in reply to Carlaxxx]

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I actually went through something quite similar the first time. Its almost like it felt safer to sleep during the day. Thank you, Carlaxxx.

[mrmonk]

Have you recently started taking any new medications? I've read that certain kinds of medications, including antidepressants, have been known to cause nightmares or vivid, disturbing dreams. Whatever the case, I'm sorry you've been reliving bad experiences when you should have the most peace.

Do you keep a dream journal? Maybe writing out the bad dreams will expunge them from your subconscious? I don't know, I wish I could offer some better insight.

I hope your dreams are happier tonight.

[Jane_Doe2018 in reply to mrmonk]

I appreciate your kindness, mrmonk. I started a new medication about one month ago, but I have just started feeling this way. I will definitely bring it up with my doctor at the next visit to be on the safe side.

A dream journal is a wonderful suggestion. I have heard of them, and I will try it out. Thank you

[mrmonk in reply to Jane_Doe2018]

You're welcome, pleasant dreams to you.

[JEG325]

My life was one giant nightmare for a while, my friend. I've had plenty of bad dreams that woke me up in a sweat. You're right, it does set the tone for a bad day. But, with love, plenty of support, proper nutrition, excercise and some sun every day, I have found that they fizzled out over time. Lot's of love and support can make them go away too. If you have someone to hold you tight every time you have a bad dream, eventually they will fade away. I believe bad dreams might be an outpouring of insecurity in our lives. So if you address those things that make you the most insecure, it's possible that you can shake them. I vote for having them loved out of your life. With love all things are possible. JD, I'm here for you anytime you need me. Okay? Luv you, my awesome friend!

[Jane_Doe2018 in reply to JEG325]

Thank you. I especially like your view of bad dreams. I have many insecurities to work out.

I feel a lot of stress due to the upcoming holidays. This could be a contributing factor to the bad dreams, too. Thanks again, JEG.

[Wannachange01]

It just a bad dream and don't over think and enjoy your present

[Laniben]

I know your post is some time ago now but I had an unpleasant dream about my past it really bothered me as I woke up suddenly and I felt sick and anxious and it’s been with me all day I can’t seem to shake the feeling off, it’s really affected my day today