Why do my dreams keep me waking up to the point that I feel exausted in the mornings? And How can I stop them?

Question

Most of them , like the one i had last night, i was acually in my room , in my dream, and i was in extreme fear, i couldnt scream, and could see that all of the power was out in the house, I couldnt see anythibng, something terrible was happening but I couldnt yell for help, I kept trying but nothing came out of my mouth, i wake up dripping in sweat. Also similar dreams about one of my kids getting lost and me frantically trying to find them and waking up to never find them, it takes me a few minutes before i realize it was just a dream, but the feelings remain and haunt me for the rest of the night and sometimes into the next day, the feeling of totally being out of control of my surroundings, and fear, and anxiety.

Answer 1

You have exactly the same problem i have . I read several articles relating to the issue and gleaned these
- Tire ur self to the point of exhaustion.Do some exercises or take a long walk .Sleep after physical exhaustion(but not extreme)are usually continous
-Never study or work on your bed.In this way the brain subconciously lists your bed as a working area.
-Take a warm glass of milk before sleeping (milk contains natural calming compounds)
-sprinkle some soft perfume over ur pillow.It wil produce a calming effect.
-Check ur diet pattern.It should be balanced.Also consume ur dinner at least 2-3 hrs before u sleep
-Melatonin is the hormone responsible for sleep.U could try melatonin supplements.
-bergamot,lavender oil and passionflower are some herbs you could use.camomile tea also helps
Last 2 suggestions are ones that i donot approve of,however if ekse fails
- Take a tsp of cough syrup (They usually contain sedatives.)
-Take sleeping pills (be carefull however to check whether they are addictive ot none)

Answer 2

Usually this happens when u are over indulge in some thought which very deeply bound to u, and u you are suffering from anxiety due to the thought,be it pleasant or unpleasant.
U should consult some psychiatrist or try a combination of alprazolam and fluoxatin or cetalopram

Answer 3

Sometimes if you eat late you have wierd dreams. Try not eating after like 6pm and see if that helps.

Answer 4

Your dreams are windows to your mind , take a shot of irish whiskey before you go to bed !

Answer 5

Maybe you have sleep apnea thats waking you up.

Answer 6

perhaps your dreams keep waking you because you are not controling them. if you can learn to controll them then you can get the rest you need.
After having several lucid dreams and attaining the ability to remain in them for a while, you’re ready to move on to exerting control within your dreams. Becoming successful at controlling your dreams will take a lot of practice and experience on your part. This section will be rather simple because little additional knowledge is required in controlling dreams; instead, the essential requisites are patience, practice, attitude, and effort.

In the beginning you may be able to exert some control in your dreams, such as changing the scene or situation, or controlling your own actions, but it will likely take you awhile to gain complete control of your dreams. This is due to the fact that it can be difficult to determine how much force to put into trying to change something. Sometimes the changes will occur easily; other times you may get frustrated if what you want to happen doesn’t. It is essential that you don’t allow yourself to become too aggressive or frustrated with your attempts at dream control because if you do you’ll likely wake yourself up.

In order to be successful at changing your dreams you have to believe it is possible. If you’re trying to do something in your dream that you don’t really believe is possible, then chances are you will be unsuccessful. You must convince yourself that you are in control and anything you want is possible. Since too much force will simply cause you to awaken, begin by calmly trying to change aspects of your dream—just think about what you want to change, and try to picture it happening. For instance, you could imagine a bolt of electricity flying out of your hand, or even something much simpler like a giant sundae materializing before you. Keep in mind that you should build up to trying more adventurous things, such as the ever-popular flying. If your attempts don’t work, try changing something else. If still your efforts at dream control are futile, try instead to simply go along with the dream and practice controlling your own actions instead.

As stated on the maintaining lucidity page, dream spinning and verbal commands can aid in dream control. Again, dream spinning will allow you to change your dream setting. If your dream begins to wildly careen out of your control, try spinning and picturing your desired dream as you do so. Verbal commands are generally the best way to exert control in your dreams. If you want something to happen, say it out loud: if you want to be 12 feet tall, just say it. Repeat your desire over and over, and picture it in your head.

Sometimes—and you’ll figure this out as you go along—you have to become a little creative when trying to exert your will in your dream. For instance, are you trying to find someone in your dream but not having any luck? Try picking up the phone and calling him or her…he or she may just appear right in front of you. Actually wishing for someone or something to magically appear right in front of you can be difficult. Instead, either try closing your eyes and envisioning him or her appearing, or tell yourself that he or she will appear as soon as you go around a corner.

Remember that you are in complete control once you become lucid, but again it will take a while to be able to wield this power properly. Don’t allow yourself to become overcome with emotion if you find yourself in a distressing situation: always remember that dream spinning can quickly bail you out of anything. Also, remind yourself constantly that you are in control—if you are able to maintain this attitude, you will likely be able to free yourself from precarious situations and change your dreams completely.
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Finally, keep in mind that controlling dreams is like any other skill: as I’ve alluded to, practice is essential. Furthermore, there are those who possess an innate talent for lucid dreaming and will achieve faster success than others, as well as those who will be more adept at dream control right from the start. Of course there will also be those who simply will always have trouble at dream control, for various reasons that make us individuals and set us apart from others. Don’t become too frustrated or hard on yourself if that is the case—and make sure you don’t sleep away your life with your lucid dreaming endeavours. Regardless of your ability, you can still have fun with gaining consciousness in your dreams which will certainly provide you with the opportunity to at least control your own actions.

Visit our Dream Control forum if you’d like some more help with controlling dreams or if you’d like to share some of your own insight. From here move on to the last page.
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