Disturbing, detailed dreams
Anyone else have disturbing, detailed dreams every time you go to sleep even for a nap? I wake up screaming sometimes which is horrific. This has been going on for several years now and makes me dread sleeping. Also, often accompanied with horrible headaches which has been a lifelong issue. Would appreciate any input. Thanks!
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I’ve wondered about being hypnotized. Anyone have any experience with it?
A qualified Hypnotist is difficult to find.
That’s what I’m finding.
Hi, @sallyharper -- so sorry to hear that the dreams are still scary. You asked if I have any sleep/dream issues. I don't happen to have any dream issues (I have not recalled my dreams in some time), and I sleep just fine -- just sometimes I don't allow myself enough of it. I need to make getting more sleep a priority. I sleepwalked as a child, but thankfully I don't do that anymore.
@rubyjane -- thank you for sharing your experiences and insights regarding dreams. Fascinating that you at times can even read print in a magazine or sign in your dream. I am terribly sorry to hear you were abused by your father as a child. I'm glad for you that you've come to a point in your life where you've been able to face it and work on healing the authentic you. I imagine that would indeed be a process.
The change in sleeping location tactic you've used after a bad dream sounds like it's been effective, which is great. It's a really good tip for others who have disturbing dreams, as well. It's also very interesting that dreaming time helps you to come to terms with how you feel and how you'll move forward when an event or conversation in the present upsets you. @rubyjane -- do you feel that you've worked through some of your past with your father's abuse in your dreams?
Thank you, @robbinr, for your input on the question @sallyjane had about the possibility of being hypnotized. I'd like to invite @kozlo52 @chicagomichelle @maggie45 @daveseeks01@kingarthur @cedarfirefly @gman007 and @georgette12 to join this conversation, as they have mentioned hypnosis previously and may have some insights about how it went and about using it for disturbing or scary dreams.
@sallyharper -- also interesting about your son-in-law who does acupuncture and the herbs he gave you that made it seem as though a small part of your brain got rest that you hadn't experienced before. Wondering what he gave you and whether the dreams with the deep sleep they provided were still disturbing ones, or not as much?
I'm glad this was brought up. I've been having dreams where I'm soaked in sweat, wake up with a headache on the left side of my forehead. My husband says I do a lot of talking in my sleep. When I wake up out of one of those dreams, I feel drugged, dizzy, disoriented and fatigued all day. Getting tired of it...no pun intended.
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maybe a medication can be a cause for hallucinations. I had to stop metoprolol (b-blocker) and take another one (bisoprolol).
yoanne
I too dream very vividly and a lot of action often. My counselor is a Jungian analyst and they’re big into dream interpretation. Many of mine have been scary and fearful, signifying danger. This has been common in my sepsis recovery. It has been recommended that my dreams tell me I’m pushing myself too much and it just amazes me the till this illness has taken on my body, and just how much rest it needs. As I treat myself more kindly and compassionately as prescribed above, my dreams are less fearful. Rest, prayer, meditation all healing. Today I was encouraged to take fish oil which helps with inflammation. This may help the brain
I would see a Neurologists ASAP. Maybe you already do. I am not familiar with your illness.
Hello @sallyharper
I just noticed this discussion about vivid dreams. Some meds can cause vivid dreams. I once took Metoprolol (a beta blocker) and had vivid dreams. Also some neurological disorders, like Parkinson's, can cause vivid dreams. Here are some links regarding vivid dreams and Parkinson's:
https://forums.webmd.com/3/parkinsons-disease-exchange/tip/5
http://forum.parkinson.org/topic/14567-vivid-dreams/
I would encourage you to also talk with a physician who is a sleep specialist and have a sleep study done, if you have not done so already.
Teresa
An Mien Formula is what I took. Only got that rested brain place the first night I took it. I have headaches and can’t take supplements on a regular basis. Switching from Prozac to Zoloft on trial basis to see if it helps my dreams.