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Nightmares
I have nightmares almost every night. And even if I don't have nightmares, I constantly remember my dreams. And it's stressing me out. I know that every person dreams but most people don't remember them. I do. It's like they're happening to me in real life, so I always feel tired after waking up. For example if I dream about taking a long walk, I'll literally feel like I took a long walk when I wake up.
Is there anything I can do about this? I also want to get rid of these constant nightmares :( They're either about people that are really important to me not liking me anymore or about monsters trying to kill me. I know it sounds pretty odd. Help? :(
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Nightmares are super scary. I used to get them when I was a kid, and they were really vivid too. I rarely have nightmares these days, I believe because I am controlling my stress, and because my imagination isn't as big as it was as a child.
I would look at seeing a counsellor. Talking through your dreams face to face with a professional will help you vent, and make you feel better. I have also heard that certain foods you eat can release chemicals into your system, leading to giving you Bad dreams. Maybe see your dr first.
I hope that helps :)
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Everyone has bad dreams. Some are extremely odd and some feel real. The vietnamese used to say that whatever would occur in your dreams, it would not happen in real life. It is just a saying that they used to say, but think about it. If you are dreaming about really bad things happen, maybe it's a sign that it wont actually happen in your life. I wouldnt worry too much. Bad dreams tend to happen when you are stressed or have a lot on your mind. I would try doing things during the day to relieve stress and try to relax. Take a walk or go out for a run, and invest your time in new things. Good luck.
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Nightmares are a symptom of underlying fears and problems. I'm not saying you're crazy... I'm saying that statistically depressed and stressed people are more prone to remember dreams, in general. (You can look that up. It's true.)
So the really real answer is that you should see a shrink. A Psychologist, not a psychiatrist. The difference being that you probably don't want drugs.
You do some talking, work out what's bothering you, and the nightmares and dreams will stop.
Conversely, if you see a psychiatrist you CAN potentially get pills to suppress the dreams. You have to be careful with that, though. I took some pills from my psychiatrist once that actually CAUSED really horrible night terrors... but the sleeping pills he gave me (Temazapam, if you wanna name drop to a doctor) don't let me dream much, because they're benzos.
Either course... it just sounds like something is bothering you, and the sooner you work out what it is that's causing your feelings of unease, the sooner you'll be able to get a good night's sleep.
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