Dreams (sorry it’s long)

[Gaby0]

So I’ve seen people post on here about having weird vivid dreams while on escitalopram(lexapro). Well I definitely have those and they get really bad sometimes. There was one that I had recently that really put me into a depression. A little back story is I come from a culture that expects me to get married at a young age but I also cannot have any of sort of contact with the male gender until I am married. I have never had a boyfriend or been on a date(I’m 20). This is because in my culture most people date for marriage do until you are ready to get married you pretty much spend your life solo. Recently I have been feeling more lonely and feeling like I am missing that type of relationship that you have with someone like a boyfriend. Please save the crap about how I don’t need a man and he can’t help me. It’s the type of relationship that I desire and I wish I had someone like that in my life. Okay back to my dream. The other night I had a vivid dream that I had met a guy who got me and helped me through depression. I had real feelings. I thought what was going on was real. I had even introduced him to my parents and had planned to get engaged. When I woke and realized it wasn’t real I was devastated. I actually felt heartbreak. It hurt to have feelings like that and then realize they didn’t exist. My chest felt heavy. It still bothers me now. It’s making my depression worse because not am I going through real trouble but this fake dreamed up heartbreak. I just don’t know what to do.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

I’m not even on that and I have very vivid dreams. Extreme anxiety or anxiety that comes with ptsd makes this common.

Hey, you can follow any cultural/ religious/personal belief you want. I respect anyone who even has a belief these days and sticks with it. So I shake your hand and respect you for sticking to your belief system.

I’m very proud of you. You know what you want/need. Stick to it and you’ll behave so it comes your way.

I think you can separate your depression feelings from this by knowing you have time. I found the love of my life when I was 50. You won’t wait that long so know that with your determination and beliefs it will be here soon.

You mourned. Nothing was fake. Be good to yourself. When you dream your emotions are so much more raw and open. My husband really dislikes it when he gets in trouble in one of my vivid dreams. I’m mean all day!!

It will come. The man that gets you will be blessed beyond words.

(((Hugs)))

[Gaby0 in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

That really made me feel good. And understand why your mean when he upsets you in your dreams. My vivid dreams always have lasting emotions for a few days.

[TheBooG]

Everyone needs someone to show attention affection and love. Sorry your going through this. I hope that your dream means your guy is coming soon.

[Gaby0 in reply to TheBooG]

Me too😝