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Heyy guys, just looking for some advice really!
I'm on strong antipsychotics which make me sleep when I take them. I have nightmares almost every night and a lot of the time I can't wake up because the meds have made me so drowsy. I often wake up sweating and crying with very vivid details of the nightmares. Some nights it's almost as if I continuly try to wake up and I can't. This is something my therapist and I are working to change but I was just looking for any experience in overcoming this situation?
Thanks!
I'm on strong antipsychotics which make me sleep when I take them. I have nightmares almost every night and a lot of the time I can't wake up because the meds have made me so drowsy. I often wake up sweating and crying with very vivid details of the nightmares. Some nights it's almost as if I continuly try to wake up and I can't. This is something my therapist and I are working to change but I was just looking for any experience in overcoming this situation?
Thanks!
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Sorry you're having such bad nightmares
Could you speak to the doctor who prescribed those drugs about the side effects and see if there are any alternatives?
You can also call Mind's infoline to talk about medication and possible alternatives - 0300 123 3393.
Let us know how it goes
I was wondering more about if there was a change to the medication that might make things easier - for example a slightly lower dose that would help you sleep but me easier to wake up from, or an alternative sedative that didn't knock you out as much so you could wake up more easily when you need to?