Dreams/night terrors?

[pomtzu]

Yes, I agree it could be a med you might be taking, since I had a bad reaction with one years ago. I not only had terrible dreams, but even when I was awake I wasn't right - I thought I was having a nervous breakdown it got so bad. Once I realized what was causing the issues, I dumped those pills and flushed them! Once they were out of my system, I was fine.

See if perhaps you can get the thoughts out of your head of the house being a scary place now that you are alone. I'm sure with that on your mind, that it will carry over into your dreams. You could also try having a small glass of wine before bed, as this works for many people and will help you to relax.

[moosmom]

I suffer from both due to my PTSD. They are awful. I take Trazodone fo sleep.

[Sowa]

I do take meds but I have been taking them for years. This seems like it's happening more frequently just recently

[Catty1]

Maybe it's time to re-examine the meds and change one or two?

When your doctor said "night terrors" did he have any ways to treat it? Did you ask him?

Maybe some short-term counselling would help too. But ask your doc.

Found a few links that may give you some info. Sorry for the list - each section was on a different page!

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nig...CTION=symptoms

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nig...SECTION=causes

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nig...N=risk-factors

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nig...ur-appointment

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nig...ents-and-drugs

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nig...-home-remedies

And, of course, good old Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_terror

I hope you find an answer.

[maid25cats]

You say your house is dark and creepy.
Try plugging a few night lights in the darker rooms.
Do you like angels or stuffed animals or is here something else that makes
you feel safe and happy. Or is there a fragrance that relaxes you.
Put those things in your bedroom and around your house

Does your dog sleep in the room with you.
Your dog is your protector he is not going to let anyone in the house
let alone next to your bed without barking his head off.
Go to bed with positive thoughts that your dog is your superhero
he will keep you safe while you sleep.

If its always the same dream.
While your awake think of what you would do, go through
the whole thing in your head. EMPOWER YOURSELF.
then when the dream comes you have your own ending
Good Luck

[Casper]

I've dealt with sleep paralysis and night terrors for years. Mine gets worse with stress/lack of sleep, and all that really helps reduce them is to try my best to relax. Sometimes relaxing is easier said than done, though.

You might look in to learning more about lucid dreaming. My dad used to always tell me about it when I was little and would have nightmares. I wasn't able to get the hang of it until I was a teenager, but now it really helps reduce the fear that comes with sleep disorders. Basically, you can learn to better control your dreams by realizing that you are dreaming. Plus, in the process of research you typically understand more on all sleep-related issues.

Good luck!