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Nightmares
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Hello hope im posting in the right place.
I have been struggling for nightmares since march when something traumatic happened.
I wonder if anyone has any advice on how they coped with nightmares ?
many thanks
turtle
I have been struggling for nightmares since march when something traumatic happened.
I wonder if anyone has any advice on how they coped with nightmares ?
many thanks
turtle
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I'm sorry to hear that you experienced something traumatic in March and I want you to know that we're all here for you if ever you need to talk
Great to see you on the boards again :wave: - I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with nightmares at the moment, it can often be difficult tearing yourself away from it. I wish I had an all round solution for it, but I don't, but the worst thing to do is keeping it all bottled up, there are people out there if you needed the help/support, and counselling can often be an option if you are really struggling with nightmares. If you do wake up in a panic, try taking a few deep breaths, reassure yourself that it was nothing but a nightmare.
If you do apporach your GP, it won't be a quick stick solution as medication isn't often a go to place, as it can often make them worst, but your GP can work with you on ways to reduce these nightmares, but remember, you aren't alone in this and you can reach out to us here whenever you need to, were here for you. Do keep us updated on how things are going, and if you ever needed to talk, just know were here,
Best wishes,
WhispersOfTheHeart
Sorry to hear that you have been struggling with nightmares *hug*
As whispers said maybe a positive step forward would be to visit your GP. You also mentioned that your nightmares began after a traumatic event- perhaps counselling would be helpful (your GP would be best advise to advise you of this).
Just wondering do you have any support from family and friends? It's great that you've reached out on thesite and we are here to listen if it helps, and through reaching out to more people you could build up a support network, which may be of benefit.
I can't understand what you're going through, but when I have nightmares it helps me to continue the nightmare in my mind and give it a positive ending!
Hope things get better soon
Amanda
yeah i have a few distractions now including colouring, one thing i definately need to remeber is not to panic !, giving it a better ending is a nice thought i will try that..
when i see my gp i always feel like a time waster. i stopped going after a gp made me feel like was wasting her time.
but i did put my name down on a waiting list, for counselling with a charity
thank you for how kind you all are
i hope to be better asap
turtle
Keep posting if it helps
Hope you feel better soon
Hey again Turtle,
Thank you for getting back to us
How have the distractions been working out for you so far? Have they been working, like I often find when I wake up from a night terror, I don't have the motivation to do zilch because I'm so tired, but also to scared to go back to sleep, I can just about man mindfulness, I put my feet on the group, and just focus on my body, nothing else, because in that moment, nothing else matters, have you ever tried mindfulness? It's easier said than done 'not to go into a panic' - But always remember to reassure yourself! And you can always pop on here, whenever, etc. And post about the nightmare, or even join in, in light hearted conversation. I sometimes find that helps, but I can't like do it straight away, I have to let my eyes adjust to my fairy lights first, and then my eyes won't hurt when I look at my phone.
Not sure if that's just me though?
And getting better is never a quick process, it's something you have to take at a pace you feel comfortable at, don't rush it, but you'll always have users on TheSite.org boards support you through this, were here for you
Best wishes,
WhispersOfTheHeart
thanks again for replying
my distractions are ok till it gets too really late into the night then i dont tend to be able to focus on colouring and other things. I will have a look over mindfullness things thanks for the tip
thanks. its nice to know im not on my own with it.:yippe:
have a nice week
turtle
Just wondering how things are since you last posted?
err things are ok my sleepings got a little better im not under as much pressure right now
how about you ?