It Haunts Me In My Dreams

[Tierra Rippy]

I'm not sure is this lists as a PTSD but because of an traumatic incident that occured in my life, it causes me not to sleep. Last Halloween my boyfriend and I were robbed at gun point. The robber held the gun on my boyfriends torso. Though it was hard to feel anything because the incident happened so fast, it still haunts me til this day. I see my attacker in every nightmare I have. He took everything I had. It wasn't just the materialistic items that he took away from me, he took away my ability to function normal. It was my nerves whenever someone will walk behind me. This man, this cruel man took away my ability to feel safe in the outdoors. I don't know what to do.

 

[Neverthesame]

Well I can't diagnose anything for you. But I can tell you that what you described would have scared the hell out me.

Are you in therapy? It really does help. You may want to see your doctor as well, to discuss your persistent nightmares.

In the meantime, be kind with yourself. Do you / have you talked with your boyfriend about this?

 

[Tierra Rippy]

I just recently told him today that it became an consistent cycle of dreams. He doesn't understand because he's a man and the incident didn't scare him like it frightened me. I haven't talk to an doctor yet.

 

[TonyG]

If it didn't scare him he' on medication or a liar,

 

[Neverthesame]

I can see where your coming from. I take it he is not overly bothered by the incident? I can assure you that he was shitting himself, having a gun pointed at him. He probably just kept himself calm for your sake.

As far as afterwards, he may have processed it easier for whatever reason. While he does not understand, is he being supportive to you?

 

[Tierra Rippy]

Yes he is very supportive. When I told him about the nightmares I was having some how he made me feel safe again so I appreciate him for that. I just don't understand why I am having these dreams. It's driving me crazy

 

[Neverthesame]

I don't have specific answers for you. But I am glad he is supportive of you. That can be a surprisingly rare thing.