To My Dreams

[Ghostybear73]

Thank you bad dreams for once again stealing my sleep. One day I will conquer you and take back what you stole!!!!

 

[cherryblossom]

Would sharing your dream help?

 

[Ghostybear73]

I'm not sure, but it doesn't hurt to try. I seem to be having problems putting it into words. My 7 year old daughter has been dragged into what I experienced as a child.. She is tied down and being brutally raped and beaten. I am there watching (tied to a metal table), but every time I say something, scream or even tear up, I get electrocuted. I'm stuck watching them as they start to burn her. Sorry, I can't go any further, it's too much and she just woke up so I have to go.

 

[Britt.f7]

That is a horrible dream. I've learned to start waking myself up when in the midst of a bad dream. It sometimes takes awhile and I may be left with some residual feelings. I then try visualization of positive things in order to get rid of it from my system.

 

[Ghostybear73]

How do you wake yourself up Brit? I would really like to be able to do that.

 

[Ghostybear73]

Spending time with her when she wakes up makes it easier because I know she is okay. It seem so hard to imagine hurting her at this age. We made bracelets and watched some TV to make it all go away for me. :-)

 

[Britt.f7]

It's not easy, but somewhere in my subconscious I realize I am dreaming and I fight to wake up. I start telling myself it isn't real. It does not happen instantly, and it is a struggle, but I can do it.

I really think that it was a great idea to play with her, and love her, to help you feel safer. I know, over the years, I've looked to my boys to ground me. They didn't even have to do anything special. Simply be themselves.

 

[Ghostybear73]

Thank you Britt, I appreciate your listening.