My Nightmare Are Every Night

[angel tears]

Hi
I am becoming so distressed with my nightmares, it is starting to spill over in to my days. They are every night and very frightening. Either my dad, my ex or somebody scary that resembles them is hurting me and they are very vivid. I can even feel the punches. I jump up shouting or gasping for breath. I left my ex 15 months ago but I am haunted by him and the childhood abuse. I can't work, I am so depressed and anxious. I am volatile again and starting to struggle.... Feeling vulnerable too. He nearly killed me several times. It was horrific.

 

[franciemarnie]

You might be having night terrors, which are horrible.

Are you seeing a therapist? Sounds like your mind is trying to process trauma but a good T can help.

I sure hope they stop soon and the trauma energy can be released more safely.

 

[angel tears]

Hi
I have an appointment this week to see a therapist... The nhs won't give me anymore therapy. I did 7 years before but I was still being abused. It's only now that I am free. Yes night terrors are awful. Thanks for replying xx

 

[franciemarnie]

Hi @angel tears - I am so glad you have an appointment.

I used to have night terrors where people were trying to kill me and I would be fighting them in the middle of my living room. And then I would wake. So terribly stressful and exhausting.

They did go away many years ago. They won't last forever. I hope you never have another one but processing more trauma energy with the new T could help.

((angel tears))

 

[angel tears]

Hi
I had a slightly better night last night but I am just left feeling down and upset. I keep going even though part of me just wants me to give up!!. Yes hopefully a bit more therapy will do me good even though I feel frightened of it again