Night terrors

[spideyman]

I suffer night terrors. Now ive had them a few yrs and dont think its related to my brain injury.

Over my recovery i had lots of put downs and think this is a way to release my anxiety.

Does anyone know of any psychotherapy etc?

Ill NOT take medication cos ive come this far without any.

Its like im possessed. Call the exorcist!

[brighton88]

What medication are you on....since my operation and endocrine failure sleep has been a stranger to me, and when I do sleep the dreams range from frightening to bizarre, speaking to my consultant she said this was a side effect of the medication

[spideyman]

Im not on any medication

[spideyman]

Ive asked the doctor about referring me to an endocrinologist but she fobbed me off

[pollyanne in reply to spideyman]

Persist ! my OH has just got refered by his neurologist . on the night terror business I have had them since being a teenager-horrible wakes me up screaming, sweating (quite frightening for anyone next to me). Did you have them prior to the TBI?

[spideyman in reply to pollyanne]

I never had them prior to my TBI but i never had them after it till i started getting ppl poking fun at me.

In a way it was the TBI which caused it.

Ive been to a sleep clinic too.

Hopefully the endocrinologist will have an answer

[misswingit]

I don't have night terror but do have a lot of nightmares about getting raped. If you find something that helps would love to know.

[AnthonyMs]

Whenever they refuse, ask them to justify themselves, in writing if possible. If they can't, report them to the GMC.

[Hidden]

Not sure if you want to research furthur/ask Dr. Here is a natural support idea, taking a small evening dose less than 50 mg of 5-htp has been researched to reduce nightmares.

(5-htp or L-5-Hydroxytryptophan is extracted from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds)

[spideyman in reply to Hidden]

Night terrors ARE NOT the same as nightmares but thankyou for the advice

[Hidden]

I personally refer to them nightmares, but they were "different" due to brain trauma. So, guess it depends what the Dr or neuro assesses them as also.

I hope you find relief some day soon as they are set back in your recovery right now.

Gina..

[spideyman]

Nightmares only occur in REM sleep. Night terrors occur in deeper sleep

[zainey-lainey]

I get night terrors.Mine since my injury. I wake up and find my self shaking scared and in hiding places like the shower or behind the sofa and do not no how i got there only that i have a feeling of anxiety.scared sweating and have been crying...neurolgy side don't seem to give a toss.Mental health side, they put it down to PTSD and have just left it at that. How are you now. Have you had support . do you have any tips for me hun.