Sufferer Help

[PandaBear]

I am struggling again with nightmares. I don't know what triggers this but its been about two weeks now. I have had several horrific tragedies. And I am having issues with cutting again. Any one who can help?

 

[melinadiaz5]

I too suffer from horrible nightmares. I have had many sleepless nights. What do you do before bed?

 

[piratelady]

I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time PandaBear. Welcome to the forum, there is a lot of useful information here as well as a ton of supportive people.

I struggle with nightmares also. Especially if something makes me anxious too close to bedtime. Lately, thanks to another member's suggestion, I've started listening to headphones when I go to sleep. It has been so helpful for me; maybe it will help you also? It's worth a try :)

There is also a thread on here in the Depression and Anxiety section called Safe Alternatives to Self-Harm (I think that's the name...I just looked and have already forgotten). It's on the first page - you can't miss it. Maybe you will find something there? I know what works for one might not for another.

Take care and welcome!

 

[Beverly G.]

I suffered horrible nightmares for almost a year. Every time I would close my eyes the frightening images would return. It got to the point that I was afraid and would cry at bed time. Then one day a friend of mine suggested I read the book of Psalms in the Bible just before I sleep. I thought she was crazy but being desperate I tried it. The very first night there were no more nightmares. They do return from time to time but they are usually triggered by anxiety.

Hope this helps. Oh yeah, about the cutting, I was just told today that these kind of behavours are caused by an over active Alpha Beta waves so you might look into ways to calm them. I don't cut but I do binge and purge so I understand the feeling of being out of control.

 

[PandaBear]

I too suffer from horrible nightmares. I have had many sleepless nights. What do you do before bed?

I take a sleep med, that's about it