Our apartment got broken into 9/11 of this year. I came home from work during my lunch hour and found our apt a mess from the burglars. My husband & I moved out that day and stayed with his parents until our new house was ready (abt 2 weeks.) I have been having nightmares for abt a month now. The nightmares are always the same. Were moving into a new house and I am there alone unpacking & I have a feeling someone is coming then I wake up. Last night the nightmare got worse. In the nightmare I was kidnapped & had to escape in the dream. I woke up and actually did not want to go to work that day. I thought moving into a new home, the dreams would stop but they haven't. Our new house is closer to our original neighborhood & my inlaws are two doors down but the dream has gotten worse. I don't know what to do. Any suggestions to get these dreams to stop?
2007-10-13 04:07:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I guess one thing that worries me is that my husband leaves at 5am to go to work and I am there alone (with the dog) until 9am (when I go to work) I'm not sure if I'm just scared because the burglars broke in to our apt sometime between 10am-noon but the nightmare I had last night was after I fell back asleep when my husband left for work.
2007-10-13 04:10:01 · update #1
It sounds as though you need to talk to a therapist. They can and do help in this sort of situation. The police should have recommended that you rec'd counselling. If you're in UK that happens routinely. Look for some info on this.
2007-10-13 04:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by jet-set 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Trauma can cause nightmares. Make sure that your new place is very secure so that you can feel a little more comfortable. If you have a victim's services office in your city, talk with them about counseling and a support group. What you are experiencing is not unusual but you need to get some professional help to be able to cope with it.
2007-10-13 11:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by Diane M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's likely that you are suffering from PTSD (Type1). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a clinical proven and effective means of overcoming this type of resulting anxiety. There are plenty of self-help books out there which would be beneficial, there will also be websites. If this is unsuitable A Clinical Psychologist or other mental health professional trained in CBT would most likely be the most effective option.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-13 11:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definetly need some counselling and it is only expected after such a horrible ordeal.I hope you get the help you need and be able to enjoy your new home.Good luck.
2007-10-13 11:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by seafrontane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋