Dreams

independent_

Is anyone else having really weird and scary dreams at the moment? Like since lockdown and coronavirus and being stuck inside?

Idk if it’s to do with lockdown or to do with mental health but I’ve had lots of really weird scary ones lately and wondered if anyone else was the same?

Siena

Yeah i always have them but way before lockdown. Sometimes it's interesting sometimes horrible. Meds can  affect dreams mostly

Former Member

Hi @independent_
I'm sorry to hear that you are having weird and scary dreams at the moment. You are not alone in this though, lots of people are experiencing more intense dreams during Covid and lockdown. There is even research online currently showing that some of the changes in people's schedules means that sleeping patterns have changed combined with having less stimulation during the day means people are remembering them more intensely. 

The additional stress that has come with lockdown and Covid-19 could also be contributing to the nightmares. It's awful to continuously have intense and scary dreams, do you think you could share what you have been dreaming about recently?

Maisy

I've been having scary dreams...or rather moments where I dream and wake up panicking and confused only to realise it was a dream. I do think that the stress of lockdown, and stress in general, is having this affect. I think I read somewhere that many people are experiencing scary dreams at the moment, so you aren't alone in dealing with this

Former Member

My dreams have been were too! you are not alone

There are lots of reasons that this can be happening. As others have said, stress is a big factor that can contribute. Change of routine, new thoughts about the new routines, etc. 

How are you coping with lockdown at the moment - are you doing okay?