Too much

[NiBa5]

I woke up with a vivid weird nightmare Im terrified right now. It’s still dark. I’m in a total despair since I feel my normal brain won’t ever come back again. It’s too much anymore.

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So sorry about the nightmare. Just keep telling yourself that they're not real. I can have very vivid dreams as well. Thankfully they aren't nightmares, but it doesn't mean that they aren't scary to have. I have to keep reminding myself that they are just dreams.

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for responding. You’re my savior right now. It’s still dark here. I feel go crazy. I know it’s Prozac to cause me it and my recovering brain cannot process it well. But I’m alone with my 2 cats and brain recovery takes so long time. I’m in despair

Hope you’re doing well

Hugs

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

Can you talk to your cats? Pets understand and the best part: they don't talk back. They can make you laugh too. My dog cocks his head to one side when you talk to him. It makes me laugh. Have you talked to your doctor about this? Maybe he/she has some suggestions.

Hugs to you as well.😊

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

Yes my cats are with me right now I’m talking to them right now to try to reduce my terror. My psych doc knows my brain has been on the recovery from “post acute withdrawal from the long term use of my antidepressant and it takes time for my brain to recover. I know it. But it’s so slow that causes me so much fear.

I agree pets comfort us a lot. They are like my therapist.

Thank you for responding. I feel someone is with me right now. Truly appreciated.

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

You're welcome. Maybe have a calming drink. Mine is tea. I like jasmine and chamomile. Do you have a calming drink? Have you heard of Dr. Hauschka's Moor Lavender Calming Body Oil? This helps me so much with my nerves. It makes me sleepy too.

I hope you can get back to sleep.

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

I drink a cup of hot cocoa that helps me. Strangely, a cup of coffee helps me too to wake up my brain.

Morning is very hard for me.

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

Yeah, they are hard for me as well. I like hot cocoa as well. My hubby recently found a mars bar hot cocoa mix that tastes really good. Do you like marshmallows in yours?

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

I just thought of something else that might help. My therapist has me engage my senses to bring me back to reality. I don't need to use all of them. The ones she has me use are touch and sight. In a sitting position, rub your hands up and down your thighs. Look around the room too and acknowledge what's there. You can even talk aloud to yourself if it helps, naming the things you can see.

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for your help. I used to do that when my condition is bad. But I think I’m better than before. I can catch reality as soon as I’m awake finally now.

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

I'm glad to hear that you are getting better!

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

I’m trying very hard to stay calm right now but I feel so sad to know I’m like this. I miss my career so much....

Yes I eat some sweet with a cup if either a cup of cocoa or coffee. It helps me.

I truly appreciate your kindness to be with me. I feel I’ll go crazy.

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

I'm so sorry it's hard. I've got to go now, so hang in there. You'll be okay, right?

You're very welcome😊

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I sometimes wake up like that too after a nightmare. It is unnerving. You are lucky to have kitties to keep you company! I usually turn on the light, go into the bathroom and splash a little water on my face. It helps me to become fully awake and the dreams to become less vivid.

I think getting a little exercise in during the day, just walking if you can, would help everything!

There are always people on here to talk too!