I have suffered since childhood, but worse recently. Does anybody have any advice beyond a regular sleep routine, and reducing alcohol & caffeine? And does anybody else actually feel as if they are awake at the same time as dreaming?
2006-09-10 11:37:56 · 13 answers · asked by Contrary Mary 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I used to have them regularly (after being assaulted by a very nasty ex. and wake up screaming (I would be convinced I was awake all the time) and have even got out of the room and punched a mirror on the landing, badly injuring myself. Could be some underlying anxiety that you do not even remember and your brain has got all out of proportion. It faded with time, but still happens occasionally (this is now 30 odd years later) if I am woken up startled by loud noise or someone shouting. Can only suggest you do everything you can think of to be as calm and relaxed as possible before going to bed (no TV or reading etc. warm bath, non-alcolic beverage and try relaxing techniques just before you go to sleep.
2006-09-10 11:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by Outhval 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I get these, and am absolutely convinced I am awake, and unable to move, but when I wake for real, my heart pounding, its quite obvious I wasn't before. They can be absolutely terrifying. Sometimes I really feel like I'm going to die. Sometimes I only get one a month, but at the moment I'm having loads. The good thing about having so many, is they are not as frightening as they used to be, and I am getting much better at telling myself that I am not really awake, no matter what I think and actually waking myself up, this somehow makes it less scary. I don't have any advice for you I'm afraid, I've never found anything that works. Sorry.
2006-09-10 18:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tefi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to suffer from night terrors especially when i was drinking, and being a bar manager it was quite regular. I stopped drinking coffee, fizzy drinks and alcohol and started drinking water and smoking weed which also made me stop dreaming. I havent been able to recall a dream for eight years which is as long as i have been smoking weed. (medicinal purposes only). now that it is getting so hard to come by i have started dreaming again and now i have also started to have nightmares again, waking up in a cold sweat and thinking i am not alone in the house. having to check every nook and cranny before i can sleep again.
All i can suggest is a rizla sized joint before bed.
I hope this helps.
Niall
2006-09-10 22:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by niall m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Story of my life!!! I find that stress in my everyday life is a contributing factor. But I have not been able to understand why I can go 3 years without one to 3 times a week for a month. I wake up I'm exhausted. It's so frustrating.
I tried everything. From therapy to sleeping aids to diets. But unfortunately, I sometimes can't control stress I don't think I have.
My only salvation is writing. I put it all out there. So my head is at peace when I hit the pillow.
2006-09-10 19:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by Izzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have them when I'm under a lot of stress. I'll feel like I have woken up and think I hear a murderer in the house. I know he's a murderer and I know that he's there to kill me, but try as I might I just can't move. I hate it when it happens, and no matter how many times it happens, its always as scary as the first time. The only thing I can suggest you try is before you sleep, try some breathing and relaxation techniques. Basically just deep breathing in though the nose and out through the mouth, and think of nice things. Doesn't always work, but it's worth a try.
Good Luck!
2006-09-10 18:43:31 · answer #5 · answered by krissy_butterworth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had them all my life. Nightmares are nothing compared to a "terror". There is no cure apparently. All I do is keep anxiety to a minimum before I sleep and hope for the best as they are worse during times of stress. People say you shouldn't eat before bed, but I find it comforting to have a small snack about half hour before bed. Tea and toast or small sandwich helps. Not sugary or junk food stuff though as they make me hyper. I hope my terrors go away one day but I doubt it as my little boy has them too. Maybe they are genetic??
2006-09-10 19:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by Pixxxie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a dream catcher.though I'm not sure if they do really work.
but i guess its worth a try.
also cut out the caffeine to late into the evening also cheese,
iv been having a lot of dreams myself,but this is down to a bit of stressful time i am having at the moment,my dreams tend to be very odd even weird at times,i guess its just my brain in overdrive.
2006-09-10 18:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by trinity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a continous dream where i feel a shadow is behind me, just watching me, i try to move and wake up but i feel tied, and cannot move, how ever i feel half sleep and half awake because i can see what's goin on around me, i just cannot move. i have been told it is part of something i lived in the pass and it coul be true, the best way is to learn how to deal with the noght mare and confront it. dont show panic, just gotta take control. i dont know it works for me.
2006-09-10 19:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by alvatok 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, sounds fimiliar but i thought that was just me having bad dreams. Tends to happen in the morning before i wake properly. Often i end up dreaming i am trying to drag myself across the floor of my room in an attempt to wake up properly.
And yet every night i still go to bed without a care.....
As for tips, they say not to eat to close to going to sleep.
2006-09-10 18:48:45 · answer #9 · answered by enemysprout 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
night mares r a real terror to a good sleep.
i did suffer from them badly when i was a teenager
fortunately i no longer suffer from them maybe coz i dont have deep sleeps
2006-09-10 20:36:46 · answer #10 · answered by teecee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋