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Posted 6/3/2015 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
Just as I felt I was making some really encouraging steps forward, I've develops sleep anxiety due to some vivid and disturbing nightmares I have recently been having. I am about to take an 8 hour trip (a goal I've been working towards) to see my baby brother graduate. I guess I am feeling a little high strung.. But the nightmares are completely new. Last night, I took an Ativan before to help incase I did wake up in another panic attack like the night prior. The Ativan did nothing and I was in sheer panic and disoriented waking up. My ear has been bothering me (I have TMJ) and in my nightmare it was pouring blood and I suddenly felt myself gasping and panic ensued. I've never dealt with this... I feel like I'm taking steps backwards. 😔 any help? I did mindfulness in the tub before heading to bed. I was calm going to sleep.
Posted 6/3/2015 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
This is a common complaint here, many people deal with night time anxiety. I'm sorry about the nightmares, I don't really know what you can do about them. Are you on any medication that could have the side effect of nightmares?

Good job on watching a mindfulness video before bed, if you can watch one when you wake up anxious it should make going back to sleep easier.
Posted 6/3/2015 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes anxiety can be worse at night I know a lot of members here who suffer with that.

I have had problems with nightmares my whole life and not sure what can be done to help with that but Mindfulness is a good thing to do.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 6/4/2015 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome. I'm sorry you are struggling. I've had nightmares my entire life. I have been having them nightly the past couple of weeks. Frustrating to say the least. Makes me not want to go to sleep. Which lately isn't a problem for hours and hours. :P

I'm sorry the mindfulness didn't help you. I don't find much help from it either. I hope you find something that works for you. Keep posting with us.
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