Hello all, here is my story/problem:
I was once diagnosed with Apnea (did overnight tests throughout the years) and the most recent one last fall showed very low numbers. My pulmonologist said "the numbers were so low it's like you no longer have sleep Apnea". BTW, I have tried the CPAP twice over the last decades (cannot tolerate the hose, noise, wet and strong forced air in my nose) , but found that I was probably "cured" with the special oral device that only special dentists know how to to fit, and the fact that I lost weight.

I fall asleep very quickly, but my main issue is the crazy dreams (sometimes nightmares) that keep me from getting a good nights sleep, and never feeling refreshed upon waking. He then used the rare term "REM somnia" (google it- interuptions all night) and suggested a psychiatrist; all she did was experiment with different meds for this disorder. I have tried the below meds to no avail:

Trazodone - 150mg (a little better than 50mg and not sure I want to increse the dosage)
Seroquel 25 mg - at first yes, then no
Prazosin 1 mg - not effective (for nightmares)
Doxepin 150mg - improves sleep cycle

She even suggested mixing (experimenting) together with various combinations...really!?!

I DO keep my room very dark
I DO block outside noise with closed windows (and the fact that I am going deaf in one ear!)
I DO wear a comforatable night mask
I DO keep the room tempurature a bit cooler
I HAVE tried melatonin, valerian, even CBD gummies (and grandma's warm milk solution!)
I do NOT drink alcohol or eat heavy food before going to bed
I do NOT have either breathing or high BP issues
I DO get 7-8 hours

All I want is to lessen the times I am in REM, so I can lessen these damn interupting dreams, and wake up refreshed. I have seen a therapist for stress related experiences, and have an appointment with an ear doctor (maybe there is something other MDs are missing?), but I appreciate any feedback in this forum.

thanks.