Ptsd Night Terror Connecting With Memories

[plurfect kitty]

hi my name is tabby and ive been having problems sleeping for the past 3-4 years now. almost every night, i would say 3-4 times a week, i get these occuring night terrors. most of them are strectched out about experiences i ahve had. for example, when i was 13 my mother sold me for prostitution and she abused me, but in my night terrors, my whole family was standing at the edge of my bed while they were laughing at me while this man was raping me and my little brother was in the corner screaming for it to stop. im not quite sure what to do but i really could use some advice, any suggestions? anything helps <3

 

[NicG]

Hi Tabby, welcome :)

That's an awful experience, I'm sorry you had to go through that, it's no wonder you're having night terrors! Are you in any kind of therapy?
I've sometimes found that my night terrors (also a result of sexual trauma) are my subconscious mind's way of telling me that I need to pay attention to my past, and process it properly... it's not like you'd be able to process anything at such a young age. Are you on any kind of medication? Sometimes mixtures of different drugs can cause bad dreams more often, alternatively some anti-depressant/anti-anxiety meds can help you get a more peaceful night's sleep.

You shouldn't have to just live with these night terrors, and you deserve better! I hope joining us here helps and you find the right treatment. :)

 

[plurfect kitty]

im currently not in any therapy. im working on an insurance plan so i can get therapy because i definetly need to talk out my past and find some way to come to a solution for this. i dont take any meds for it because i find that they do the complete opposite of what i was told they would do. but i have been thinking about maybe taking some anti anxiety medications because when i try and fall asleep i find my anxiety building up to a point were i have to go outside and take a breath and then dart back to my room (fear of the dark) and thank you for the warm welcome:)