nightmares?

Question

I just lost my grandfather 3 months ago and he raised me but i think about his last breath alot and it takes the breath out of me i think of dying and all other things throw me into panic and insomnia when i do go to sleep i have terrible nightmares and horrors about death and just other things and i need to know what can i do? does anyone know why im suffering this?

Answer 1

You have suffered a huge loss. Your mind and body are going to take a while to process this. Be patient with yourself. Nightmares are ways for your mind to process all of the pain and fear. Nightmares can actually be "healthy" in this respect.

Here is a tool which has helped me a lot: When you wake up in the middle of the night, have a "dream diary" on hand and write down your bad dreams, along with the feelings around your dreams. Somehow, just by getting all this down on paper, has helped me to get back to sleep.

Answer 2

So sorry to hear about your loss. Obvoiusly, this has been a very traumatic experience for you. If you feel you are depressed you should find someone to talk to. If you have a close friend to talk to, you should do it.You really need to talk this out and get alot of it out so you aren't dwelling on it so much. If you don'y have a close friend you feel comfortable talking to, maybe a pastor, school counselor ( if you're in school). If these aren't an option, you should
find a psychologist... I prefer psychologists over psychiatrists because the latter is too ready to hand out drugs that you may not even need. A psychologist will LISTEN THEN if they feel you need medication they will contact your physician. Psychiatrists are NOT GOOD LISTENERS. TRy the info on this website also. Your are in my prayers and best of luck to you

Answer 3

Human nature, fear of death and the unknowingness of it all.
Sorry about the loss of your grandfather.

Answer 4

u need to go get some meds from a doctor