How Did You Sleep Last Night?

[Changing4Best]

First off, I was getting to sleep when my noisy neighbors started their usual banging around... but thankfully I take meds that MAKE me go to sleep, so I eventually drifted off as I usually do, no matter what kinda noise they cook up, upstairs.

I awoke after a dream of being in a car or maybe a taxi where I was having trouble exiting. My sister (or maybe a friend) had already exited. I had one foot out the door and was trying frantically to hitch the leash to my PTSD Service Dog's collar, when the driver started to drive away. I yelled at him to wait, I had not exited yet and he kept driving, making it impossible for me to exit! My foot was still dragging outside the open door. I was in panic mode when I woke up.

Of course I could not go back to sleep. It was 4:30 AM and I knew I'd not be able to get back to sleep (even though the neighbors were finally quiet then), so I got up.

In many ways it has been an alright day, even though I had the nightmare, but for the first hour of the day or so, until I focused on other stuff, it kind of haunted me. I have nightmares often, maybe 3-4 times a week, so I guess I have learned to accept them, what else can I do? But I hate them!!!

Your thoughts on interpretations of the dream are welcome, or on anything else to do with this post for that matter. Thanks.

 

[Changing4Best]

Rob Dog, I would recommend trying lucid dreaming techniques/mental imagery before bed..I prefer to envision myself with wings, because I have had a lot of success with flying in the past.

What a GREAT idea, thanks! I'm going to try it.

 

[KP the nut]

I slept too well. In fact I didn't wake up until 1.30pm, over 13 hours sleep :eek:.

 

[LhasaLover]

Stayed up too late, dang Internet.

Never got used to lots of company which there was a lot of yesterday, I was pretty revved up after they left late. Took a while to get back to my zen state. Lots of noise and family & friends of all ages.

I really need to get more organized so I got up early today and am going to get back on a regular schedule.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I was so tempted to stay up all night but I went to bed late and slept good and woke up at a reasonable hour. I really need my sleep. I have to motivate myself to go to bed early. When I am watching movies, I keep falling asleep. I must be really tired.

 

[LhasaLover]

I have not been having any alcohol, so I did at this yesterday with dinner and it just gave me a headache today and a sugar rush last night. At least I know better. Just under a lot of stress. Made me late this morning... I need to get to bed relatively early and get a full night sleep. Self-care is fundamental for me now... I used to run on empty for days!

 

[Changing4Best]

I had a nice nap and feel much more well rested than I did from last night's sleep and nightmare, thank goodness!

 

[shadowchaser]

Stayed asleep for 3 hours. This is a record for me as of late.

 

[KP the nut]

The dogs and I had a nice sleep last night. I wasn't as crashed out as the night before. I knew I had to be up for work this morning and was worried in case I slept in - thankfully, I didn't.

 

[ms spock]

I slept little and badly last night. It is the first time in a while that I haven't slept through the night.

 

[LhasaLover]

I was really tired and slept last night. I dreamed that I found a my iPhone and resolved some family issues, otherwise it was pretty peaceful.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I went to bed alittle bit early and slept great and got up at a reasonable time. I will do it again tonight.