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January 5, 2006, 3:24 pm PST
night terrors
Quote From: asynicI struggled with night terrors all my life. They are different from nightmares in the fact that the person often wakes up and acts out the dream, not knowing it isn't real. Again, nightmares/night terrors can often be stressed related. try listening to 45 minutes of soft music before sleep. Studies have shown that is the best way for a good nights sleep. Also, having a consistent sleep pattern helps; going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time each night and morning. I have had nightmares/terros as long as I can remember, lately they are more often and I sometimes can tell it's a dream but can't do anything about it and wake up screaming and only know for sure I'm awake when I can hear that my screams have awakened my two dogs. I try pleasant music, no scary TV, what's left? I am exhausted from trying to sleep because I'm so afraid of these almost nightly occurances. Also notice if I awaken early am like 4:00 and fall back asleep I almost always have another nightmare. The themes are generally about horrible things happening to loved ones, used to when younger always dream of being chased with intent to harm me by others. Help. Thanks for listening.
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