Any advice on how to get relief from nightmares? I have been having them constantly and struggling with images/“videos” in my mind when I’m awake of violence happening to others as well. My psychiatrist prescribed me ambien to use every once in a while, but I don’t want to take it every night (I don’t even have enough to do that, and he recommended against it).
Personally I really understand. Years ago I had taken ambien on a regular basis . That did not work out well at all. There was a tremendous withdrawal when going off of it when tapering off the medication to go off of it all together. In the long run much more trouble than it was worth. What I do to reduce bad dreams and insomnia and so on is , don’t eat or drink within 2 hours of bedtime, avoid the news , avoiding arguments especially close to bed , reduce bright light, think pleasant thoughts, watch a little comedy, meditate, pet your pet if you have one , progressive muscle relaxation one muscle at a time tense and then release . You might want to check to verify with your doctor on some of these things for you personally. Everyone is different.
@777Q I forgot about progressive muscle relaxation! I used to do it a lot when I was struggling with anxiety. I just haven’t had nightmares like this for a while. I appreciate your advice! Thank you so much 😊
@kickflip Hang in there ! Better days are ahead 😊
I struggle with this as well. I’m sorry you’re dealing with it. It’s horrifying and even creates its own level of trauma. I was prescribed zyprexa, but similarly, I don’t want to take it. I tried prazosin once, but it wasn’t my favorite either. I prefer something natural. Following in case someone suggests some relief. Going to try magnesium in the meantime. Good luck and keep pushing!
@Kintsugi321 Which magnesium do you get? I’ve seen people post about it elsewhere, but I wasn’t sure which one it was.
@kickflip I’m trying out magnesium glycinate. Hopefully it works!
At times, my intrusive thoughts get so intense that all I can do is lay frozen in my bed and hope I fall asleep, and usually I do even if I'm not tired. My brain just wears me out and I wanna escape through sleep. (Sadly it doesn't work all the time)
I went to bed one night in November, and I can't quite say what happened, but I believed that I had a "memory" from childhood. I won't discuss what, but I had "remembered" doing something sickeningly awful. This thing came to me almost as clear as a real memory. I remember thinking something along the lines of 'How could I forget doing something like that?' followed by a feeling of complete horror and terror. I have moments of "clarity" where I can't believe that I'm questioning doing this thing, and it appears obvious that it's false. But now, I'm more than often believing that I did. I am spending 24/7 fighting my head, and it's taking me to dark places. I know this is the worst thing to do, but you don't understand, if this is real then I am a monster and I can't just adopt the 'maybe I did, maybe I didn't approach'. I just can't. I have to know. I'm so scared. My entire life is on the line. I don't have anyone to talk to about this. Literally no one. I feel like I'm insane, like I'm a monster, like I'm hiding my true identity from everyone I love. Does this sound like False Memory? Or am I in denial, trying to convince myself this didn't happen? Why does it feel so real? And why do I have moments of clarity? I also had my first nightmare about it last night. Please someone help me.
I’m in an absolutely crippling episode dealing with real event/ false memory. I literally cannot get out of it and it is beyond hell. Can someone please help me with advice? If you have been through this how did you get through?! I’m out of work, the only relief is when I’m sleeping no exaggeration. My husband is being super supportive and Is also taking time off to be with me. Was there a specific medication or any tricks that helped? I’m beyond desperate. Thank you
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