How do i Stop having nightmares every nite?

Question

I know, everyone has nightmares. ive always had more then normal all my life but it never really bothered me except the few that were VERY scary. I know it's not a trauma thing or atleast i dont think so & most of my old re-occuring dreams that i had since i was like 4 stopped in the last few yrs. Thing is i used to have a break, sometimes i just wouldnt dream & a few times id just have a nice or diff dream. but for the last few yrs ive had nightmares EVERY NIGHT! Sometimes it's ok & i can go back to sleep others i have to stay up for hours before im okay to go back & even then i just have another nightmare or finish the one i started. I've always had partial Depression i guess but now more then ever they dont make sense. I got with my Husband in 12-05 & im really happy & now im 5 months prego & i couldnt be happier. But yeah there's those nightmares i can figure out why im having them cuz im worried bout something but even tonites made no sense but im still scared. Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

I feel your pain honey. I had the same problem some time ago.
You can't take any mood altering drugs because you are pregnant.
So the best way to go is to make changes in your lifestyle.

Try to take yoga classes. It will help you to relax. Start exercise daily.
The only way to be fit is to exercise on the regular basis: daily if possible. Some benefits of daily exercise are: you don't get sick as often, you have more energy and you sleep better. Exercise doesn't have to be structured.
If it is something you enjoy doing, you'll look forward to it. Walking or riding a bike with your friends is fun. Even though it may only be a couple of miles, it is something.
In your case - NO bike riding since you are pregnant but short hikes with your husband in the park will do the trick. Spend as much time together as possible OUTDOORS. Plan a picknik in the park, go for a walk at evening instead of watching TV or reading a book, these activities makes your brain "go" during the night time.

Swimming one of the greaterst exercises. It's not only burn calories but take pressure off of your knees and help to correct your poster.
If you aren't looking forward to your next workout, do something else. Walking is probably one of the best cardio exercises you can do.

Every few weeks plan a change in your routine. Note only will your mind be more challenged, your body will have to adapt and the body will benefit from the new stimuli. The body is an amazing adaptable machine. It will begin to burn less fat as an energy source for the same activity if you don't change your programe regularly.

Exercise helps regulate a level of hormon serotonin that plays a big role in regulation of body temperature, mood, sleep, vomiting, sexuality and appetite.
Low level of serotonin have been associated with weight disorders, clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, migraine, anxiety disorder and others.

Stay close with your husband. Studies show that holding hands and cuddling with your partner rases level of serotonin and lowers cortisol. Activities together also create a bond between two of you and your baby. :)

Get 7 to 8 hours of shut-eye a night

Chronic sleep deprivation can raise cortisol levels. It can also drive down levels of the appetite-control hormone leptin, making you feel hungry. Our body produce contisol to responce to stress; it increases blood pressure and blood sugar levels and supresses immune system.

I hope this will help you, it really worked for me. :) Good luck and God bless you.

Answer 2

I understand how you feel. I have had nightmares for at least the last 25 or so years. I have a dream or nightmare Every night. I'm also trying to find out why. Depression? I also go through bouts of that but I really don't think that is the cause. Did you have a rocky past? Try nothing with caffine from about 5:00 p.m. on? I think I have tried just about everything. The only time I haven't had a dream was to be knocked out for surgery. I don't want to be knocked out every night just so I can sleep. . It feels like your always busy and Never get enough rest. If I hear of anything that might help, I will be sure to let you know.. Sweet Dreams. Sandy

Answer 3

I also have always had really vivid dreams and nightmares. I would ask if you drink and are affected strongly by alcohol but since you are pregnant I hope not!! FYI the night after a night when a person drinks heavly they are much more prone to nightmares, cuz they spend more time in REM sleep; also, lack of sleep in general can cause nightmares for this same reason.
I would say anxiety and stress, and yes depression, because it usually encompases both of these, as well. Especially if you are pregnant. If you are pregnant and not feeling anxious or stressed write a book and let the rest of us in on your secret. Myself, in college, a particularly stressful time, I went through a 3 year period where right when I fell asleep I would immidiatly fall into a nightmare, almost like a panic attack, and wake up screaming, and this would happen several times before I could fall into a regular sleep pattern, almost every night. No doctor has ever been able to give me any info, cuz there is so much about dreams we don't understand, but it did go away on its own, though it comes back occasionally during periods of stress.
If you can control your dreams, and often if you remember your dreams vividly you can with practice, try this:
if there is a central person, monstor,object, presence, even if it is vague, thng that you are afraid of in your dreams focus on it, see if you can make it take form if you can, but even if you can't, ask the focus of your fears for a present/ gift. It works, but can take a little practice, so don't stress about it. Also, if you wake up, wake up your husband and make him hold you till you fall back asleep. That has always helped me; and don't feel bad, you are pregnant, he can loose a few minutes sleep to put you, and your baby at ease.
I hope that helps some.

Answer 4

I had the same exact problem, even getting so that I didn't want to go to sleep at night because the nightmares were such a torment.
Being treated by a classical homeopathic MD is what made them stop.
I take a cheap, side effect free homeopathic remedy daily, and it not only treats the allergies and more physical things( that surprised me), but it takes the nightmares away.
thelesterclinic.com can offer treatment/referral to one near you.
I will never be without it for the rest of my life, it is inexpensive after the initial intake, and has strengthened my whole system.
Also, try posting this question under the alternative therapies part of Answers. There are some very knowledgeable & compassionate folks who can recommend specific remedies for you to try on your own. It is so gentle, it literally cannot hurt you to try, and you may be amazed by the results.
Best of luck,I hope it can work as well for you.
Sayin' a little prayer for you...

Answer 5

That has got to be some record-every night for the past few years??? I have them too-they seem to come on if I am sick, or my body is going through something. I would say that pregnancy is doing it right now but I don't know about all the other years. I have never talked to anyone that remembers EVERY night what they dream. I don't know if there is much you can do about that-maybe ask your doctor on your next visit.

Answer 6

it can happen yo anyone - it happened to me as well. The best thing I can advice you to do is to pray before you sleep. Keep yourself busy during the day, and that is the best way to have a peaceful sleep. Best of luck.

Answer 7

just relax and watch or read something good like a novel which will keep yuor brain thinking about the movie or novel rather than having nightmares.

Hope this helps if not see a doctor!

Answer 8

There is only one solution : DON'T SLEEP FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE !!! If you feel asleep then take drugs or medicines that will keep you awake FOREVER !!!