Hi there .
I am sorry to hear this, do you drink tea at night ?
I use to get terrible nightmares if I drank camomile tea in the evening it is suppose to calm your mind and help relax you but it has just the opposite effect on me .
Perhaps talking with a therapist could help . Also , some meds can trigger strange dreams .
good luck and let us know if you find a solution .
Good luck finding a solution
I'm so sorry to hear this! My heart aches at the the thought. I'm sure you've heard this suggested before, but have you tried meditation or breathwork before bed? I'm sure it's hard because it sounds like it's unpredictable.
@Birding_babe So glad you haven't had a nightmare in a while! That is so scary, 100% with you I'd rather wake up than sleep through them. Melatonin feels like chaotic sleep haha, so its not my favorite go-to.
Also want to tag our Sleep Guide @Jamilia_B to see if she has any words of advice! Hoping for more peaceful nights of sleep 🙏
I would definitely keep track of what you’re eating. Keep a journal or use an app to track what you eat and when, caffeine maybe, sugar… and then find your triggers.
I’m sorry that you are have horrible dreams. You are on the track with what you are doing, what I might suggest is don’t drink or eat anything sugary a couple hours before bed.
You have my sympathies. I have nightmares periodically too. I find it helps not to eat and drink anything except water for two or three hours before bed. Also to keep my bedroom fairly cool. A regular sleep routine helps, too, with time for winding down, journaling etc. I also endeavour to see what the dreams symbolise; I find the perspective of seeing everyone/everything in the dream as an aspect of oneself helpful, too. Good luck!
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