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Posted 10/4/2009 7:05 AM (GMT 0)
my name is adam i got a few questions i remember back in the day when i was in middle school i was put on medication for ADD didn't really do much for me stopped taking it in 8th grade then going into high school i was sitting in the counselors office and the counselor was talking about me saying that she thinks that i was depressed didn't really think to much about it to much so i just kinda blew it off back in February i had a big break down from being dumped in a relationship losing 35 pounds not wanting to eat and just sitting around the house not wanting to do anything but i got over that for the most part but to my main question is does depression cause nightmares i am reading online says most adults only have a few nightmares a month but i pretty much have them everynight sometimes more than just 1 in a night i usually have about 3 dreams a night just from waking and falling back to sleep but i get about somewhere about 12 hours of sleep and im still tired when i wake up i don't think im falling into a deep sleep but i could be wrong anyone have any suggestions on what i should do? thanks
Posted 10/4/2009 8:22 AM (GMT 0)
hi illusive. i am jamie, i too have multiple dreams, 4-6 or more a night, providing i do get to sleep that is! nightmares, yes but i am working on this by keeping my thoughts positive before bed. with my conditions i do suffer from intense insomnia, less coffee, less stimulation and a sleep pattern are hepling this, albeit sometimes i just can't sleep, even after taking my seroquel. talk with your dr, he/she may be able to recommend some treatments, and i suggest trying to wind down some an hour or so before bed. i wish you well. healings to you. jamie, male, 37

dx, mdd, severe borderline personality disorder.

Posted 10/4/2009 12:59 PM (GMT 0)
Over sleep causes people to be more tired ,and you should be getting 9-8 hours sleep so that probably has alot to do with it. But honestly i wouldn't knwo about that, i'm a under sleeper, 5 hrs every night, but i'm hardly ever tired.
Anyhow depression cna also make you feel sluggish so with not eating. But ya tlak to someone about the depression and maybe they cna get you on some meds to help.

Good luck <3
Posted 10/4/2009 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Illusive,

First of all, welcome to HealingWell and the depression forum. I am sorry that you have had to deal with depression at such a young age. I was a depressed teen too, so I know it isn't much fun.

As for nightmares, I dream a lot. But they say it is my medication, though I remember dreaming a lot all of my life. Not too many nightmares though. But often things can stimulate nightmares, things on our minds, watching scarey movies and sometimes they just plain happen. They say that your dreams can either be fears or desires. So that might shed some light on the subject. ARe you in any stressful situations at this time?

I just want to let you know that we all are here to support you. I hope that you feel better in the near future. Keep posting and let us know how things are going for you. Take care my friend. I think writing things down helps us a lot, so keep posting or start a journal. You can do a dream diary and try to figure out if something is stimulating the night mares, maybe things you eat before bed, or situations at hand. Write down what you had happen that day before you went to bed. When you wake up from a nightmare, or any dream, write it down on paper. Sometimes you can find a connection. I dream a lot. Every night and in color. Some people don't dream in color. Keep us posted.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/4/2009 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
well i have gotten 8 9 hours of sleep and im just dead cannot keep my eyes open i got over the non eating depression took me a few months but i got over that
Posted 10/5/2009 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
keep workin' on it. keep positive as well. try to walk some also. helps de-clutter the mind. cheers jamie.
Posted 10/6/2009 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
Jamie is right about the walking. Also gives more oxygen to the brain. That is a good thing. And gives you energy and a good feeling.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/6/2009 6:25 AM (GMT 0)

I dream every night without fail- graphic, somewhat upsetting dreams- up to 3 a night. They make no sense. I have had these since I was first put on antidepressants at the age of 14. There are a few things you can try that may help-

try and adjust your diet to avoid all stimulants: caffeine, guarana, ginseng etc. Dont eat or drink sugary foods prior to bedtime. Try a good herbal tea and a hot bath/shower. Consider putting yourself on a schedule- regular, daily exercise and try and not nap during the day. Meditation, sleep aids- I also stopped playing violent/action video games before bed. Find a good book and read yourself to sleep.

These are just some ideas, I will get you a link to a website that can help with this stuff- hang in there,

Maz XX


Relaxation thread

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=759232 

ZEN for Everyday Living

https://www.healingwell.com/library/anxiety/article.asp?author=hoang&id=1

Posted 10/6/2009 8:27 AM (GMT 0)
cheers maz. will look at the zen. my dreams sometimes make sense-some roll over into others, and some are just demented!! like me being naked in class and or on the bus!!! oh well. cheers, keep well and safe. jamie.
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