Nightmare

[NiBa5]

I had a nightmare in which I was feeling I won’t be ok ever again. I’m so scared. It’s the everyday thing. I’m tired to live like this.

[Grady80]

What is it about the dream that makes you so scared?

[NiBa5 in reply to Grady80]

Thank you for responding. I was feeling I’ll never be able to recover from my terrible brain condition.

[Grady80 in reply to NiBa5]

If it’s treatable, then I believe it can be done. Although, some things are harder than others. I hope that your condition can be treated, can it? In my many of years dealing with mental illness, it took me awhile to get angry enough to fight this thing. I know sometimes we feel stuck and confused and can’t even think about any solutions and at that point we need some help because it can’t be done alone. Being around understanding, and positive people makes a difference. But I believe there’s no one way to fix a problem. Whatever works for you

[NiBa5 in reply to Grady80]

Thank you for responding. It’s a severe depression following PAWS (post acute withdrawal symptoms). It’s been years to recover.

[Grady80 in reply to NiBa5]

It’s been a long time for me, but in my case I rejected treatment. I didn’t want to take meds, and I didn’t want counseling until I had no other options. Once I saw the results of treatment I became empowered. Just saying it can take some time. I’m proof it can be done. My entire mind was gone.

[NiBa5 in reply to Grady80]

Thank you for responding again. It helped me to go through this difficult morning. I was so jittery. I’m better than before but I’m still not myself yet.

[NiBa5 in reply to Grady80]

yes it’s very hard to recover from this neurotransmitter dysfunction. Brain is so stubborn to come back to the previous state again.

How are you doing? Hope your condition is stable.

[Grady80 in reply to NiBa5]

It is better, but I was traumatized all over again and had a slight setback but I refuse to let it win.

[NiBa5 in reply to Grady80]

I hope you’re going to ok soon. It’s though to live with mental illness

[Sprinkle1]

Do not believe your nightmares, they are a sign of unrelieved stress, I had a therapist that helped me come to terms with every thing in my nightmares, shortly after that they stopped. Have not had one in years, that was over 30 years ago. I am a firm believer in therapy and if needed antidepressants (I take those every day as I need them to keep the neurotransmitters functioning properly). I have suffered with severe depression/anxiety all my life, I am 78 now. I am happy and live in peace with myself. Don't give up, look for help any where and every where, being careful as to who you follow. A wonderful book to read is by Dr.Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled, it helped me Very much, Amazon has it used/new, worthwhile investment. I send you strength, courage, belief in self, happiness and peace. with love and big hugs enclosed......

p.s. things to quieten your mind Hatha Yoga, guided meditations, and meditation, exercise in the sun if possible. More love n hugs.....

[NiBa5 in reply to Sprinkle1]

Thank you for reaching out. I truly appreciate your kindness and support. I’m older too. And thank you for valuable information. I’m better than the time when I was so ill. I walk everyday. I cook everyday. Those help me. Morning is so hard to go through. Thank you again.

Hugs and love.

[Sprinkle1 in reply to NiBa5]

Hi, I am always behind on my emails, I am so glad if I was able to help you, can you go to the library, there are several books on Nightmares, some of them are very helpful. So glad you are walking and cooking, those activities help me with my depression, which thankfully are under control now. If you can afford it, look for a therapist who can help you with Nightmares, I used to have some bad ones, would wake up sitting upright in bed screaming. Like I said I do not have them now, well I had one 3 or 4 years ago, I talked myself thru it, because I have the tools to deal with it. Keep on being strong, believe in yourself, love yourself, remember bad dreams are from unresolved issues, they are messages to tell us to deal with problems stuck in our heads. I wish you well, sending love and big virtual hugs......Sprinkle 1.....

[NiBa5 in reply to Sprinkle1]

Hello

Thank you so much for your warm comment. It means a lot to me. I feel I’m getting better even if it’s very slow. I’m trying to be patient and calm till myself=my brain to come back to normal enough for me to go back to my professional work. It’s been such a long time since I started struggling with my condition.

I know Prozac causes weird and vivid dreams. If I would beok, nightmares are nothing but it doesn’t go like that.

I’m glad to hear you’re doing well. I imagine you went through a lot as I have been doing so.

Again, thank you for encouragement.

Bug hugs

NiBa5

[Sprinkle1 in reply to NiBa5]

Wow I am so far behind with my emails, I am so glad if I helped you with your bad dreams, check out some books, find a therapist who deals with dreams, my therapist helped me put mine to rest. I hope you are safe and well, had a nice Christmas, A great New Year, 2021 has to be better than this year, sending you, Peace, love n Hugs......