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Posted 1/30/2014 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning everyone. I am fighting anxiety this morning. I have been doing so well, no longer on meds but am now dealing with bad dreams. Can the absence of the meds be causing this? I am at work and on the verge of tears. Using breathing techniques. Thank you for just being there. knowing that so many of you go through the same things makes it a little easier to release thoughts of going nuts! I appreciate all of you. I hope I can just ride it out.

Reepin
Posted 1/30/2014 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Reepin,

Anxiety dreams are really hard to deal with! At the height of my issues, I had some really horrible nightmares. They not only disturb your sleep, but can affect your next day as well.

The irony is, you must be asleep to dream, but it's not a restful sleep. I would tell my husband that I was exhausted from the nightmares, and he didn't understand why I was tired after sleeping all night! It's like fighting a battle all night or running away from scary things instead of re-charging!

I have not used meds, so this can certainly happen with anxiety alone, but could also very be a result of your body/mind adjusting post wean.

Use your coping skills and decompression techniques before bedtime, perhaps keep a dream journal, and give it some time...and things should improve for you soon.

Great job on completing your wean, and keep us posted as to your progress.:)

S.C.
Posted 1/30/2014 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
Reepin,

I am sorry to hear your anxiety is creeping up on you.

Most bad dreams may be a normal reaction to stress, and some clinicians believe they aid people in working through traumatic events.

Have you tried the online CBT link.....it is free and many people have used this link to work through the CBT program from their home.

Free on-line CBT programs:

http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

http://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome

I am partial to ecouch.

"Count your rainbows, not your thunderstorms."

 

Posted 1/30/2014 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
You are incredibly brave to push through these nightmares.
Posted 1/31/2014 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
To all of you who have helped by your encouragement and trials I give a hearty "Thank you"!
Last night was the first night I have had in a week without bad dreams. In fact I had a great dream of being in Scotland researching family ties (just for the record, I've never been to Scotland and no of any family ties there). The dreams were pleasant and this morning I am at work and feeling much better. What a difference a good night can make.

Many, many blessings to all of you who help me to get through these times and on with my life. I am trying to spread the word to others who have trials of any kind to check out HealingWell.com!

I'm not ignorant to the fact that anxiety can show up at any time, but I will continue to have hope and someday say good-bye to anxiety.
yeah
~Reepin
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