PTSD nightmares.

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4. I wish I had a cure

I wonder if there is a current therapy to help manage dreams? I wonder if discussing it with a therapist during the day would lessen the need for this to be expressed when you are asleep and vulnerable.

Gosh, Denny, I've always enjoyed your honesty and that you share stuff with the group.


I used to have occasional night terrors. I was usually in a very deep sleep state and there would be this roaring in my ears. I couldn't quite get fully awake and if I fell back into sleep the roaring noise, the scary imagery, and panic would start back up. When I could shake it off and fully awaken, I'd be in a heart racing panic. Sometimes it was related to flying dreams. It made me afraid to go back to sleep.

I wonder about hypnosis? Even self hypnosis? Maybe prime yourself with some plan to defeat your tormentor? Have it all ready to kick ass on or tell off who or whatever "it" is. Do a little practice imagery, as coming out the winner in the confrontation. Tell 'em Skittles will kick their dream ass! Me too.