Anyone got a cure for nightmares?

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Ok, this might sound ridiculous but over the last month or so I've been plagued by them just about very other night. Last night was relatively mild in that I only had my hand chopped off.

It's getting so I'm don't want to go to sleep. And that's not like me at all.

Any suggestions?

― Ned T.Rifle (nedtrifle), Sunday, 5 February 2006 11:55 (nineteen years ago)

http://www.lucidity.com/EWLD10.html

and the more obvious (no coffee, no spicy foods just before going to bed, checking with your doctor if you're taking pills that could affect sleep patterns, etc)

― StanM (StanM), Sunday, 5 February 2006 12:10 (nineteen years ago)

I don't like the sound of what you have to do when they're recurring though. How could seeing the rapist help avoid nightmares?

― StanM (StanM), Sunday, 5 February 2006 12:11 (nineteen years ago)

Very interesting link, thanks, Stan.

One thing that works for me is trying to put myself in a "dead" sleep: Beer tends to make me sleepy, so I nurse a pint or two before bed. Usually I will fall asleep earlier than usual, sleep more heavily, wake up at the wrong time, and not remember any dreams. (And yes, no curries.)

― Mitya (mitya), Sunday, 5 February 2006 18:01 (nineteen years ago)

the best cure for nightmares is to deal with your problems and live a good life.

― freudian prick, Sunday, 5 February 2006 18:09 (nineteen years ago)

Thanks for the link Stan. I'm intrigued by the idea that bad dreams recur because you try to forget them (thus ensuring that you remember them). I have started to talk to people about this so maybe that will help?

I think I lead a pretty good life but I guess I have the same problems as everyone else - not enough time/money/stress - it's bugging me that it's happening now. I used to suffer from mild depression but during those periods I used to sleep like a log. Now I'm happier and I'm having these dreams!

Anyway, ho hum, and here's a nice beer and good sleep.

― Ned T.Rifle (nedtrifle), Sunday, 5 February 2006 19:24 (nineteen years ago)

two years pass...

i was back in school and i had to -- i don't know i was like going to someone's dormroom to study or something.
except i didn't know the guy really well and i guess he offered me a drink.

but he DRUGGED IT.

and so i like pass out and the next you know he had stolen my bag, and my textbook, and everyone else in the adjoining dorm rooms like knew about it and were smirking

and i kept trying to come back to his room after i left
to get my stuff, and the girls were like putting on their makeup and perfume and laughing at me

i was convinced it was real. it was so scary.

― Surmounter, Thursday, 24 July 2008 15:44 (seventeen years ago)

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