My Reoccurring Nightmares Are Getting Worse

[Anne Tobin]

My nightmares stem from assault when I was eight. Everyou nightmare has been some sort of rape dream, and recently they've been getting worse. I was always able to wake up in time, but I had one where I wasn't and was forced to experience it. I've had 2 more since then. It's been happening since late August, and they haven't been this frequent in years. Does anyone know why this may be happening or what I can do when it does? I'm really freaked out.

 

[EveHarrington]

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Are you taking medication to help with the nightmares?

 

[Anne Tobin]

:hug:

Are you taking medication to help with the nightmares?

I've tried to get something through my doctor, but I'm already on 3 medications for my bipolar disorder. Every time I bring it up, he just comments on how it's interesting and that may be my anxiety.

 

[Kolten]

I'm certainly no expert but I am wondering if something ur unaware of triggered this and it lays in the subconcious until dreaming. I would definitely ask my therapist about it if u have one. I have experienced similar out of the blue dreams of my trauma like that as well but there was a trigger I didn't recognize as a trigger until it kept happening and I finally figured it out. That's my best advice or suggestion. I'm also sorry u are even having to relive such an experience. No one should have to.

 

[Anne Tobin]

I'm certainly no expert but I am wondering if something ur unaware of triggered this and it lays in the...

Thank you I really appreciate that. I'll make sure to bring this up in my next session.

 

[EveHarrington]

There's a blood pressure medicine that can help with nightmares. I am guessing your doc doesn't know about it?