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What helps with night terrors and nightmares?

My childhood sleeping was riddled with night terrors and nightmares, unfortunately it followed me into adulthood. I have alway just dealt with them, sometimes going months to over a year of averaging 3-4 hours of sleep because of the and not being able to sleep. Last night was my tipping point, I need to do something about it. I woke up screaming and jumped out of bed panicking, waking up my boyfrind. Then once he got me back to bed, I was back up within a few hours with an anxiety attack about my 2nd night terror in one night and also my job (working on changing jobs for many reasons), but for now I am looking for tips for preventing night terrors. Medical management is not an option. I am looking for more natural options.
Getting relaxed before you go to bed can help a lot. Spend a few minutes sitting quietly and just focusing on your breath before you go to bed. It sets the tone for a relaxed restful sleep. [b]Consistency[/b] is key.

I sleep a lot better when I meditate before bed. Even just taking a little time to relax each part of my body before bed makes a difference. I haven't had night terrors in a long time, but doing this still helps me with the nightmares I still get sometimes.
IrishHeart21 · 31-35, F
I used to be able to "wake up" in them and change the outcome, but haven't been able to do that in a long time.
@IrishHeart21: I don't know if I've ever had that happen. Even if I "woke up" in them and I knew it wasn't real, I still couldn't change anything or convince myself not to be terrified.
I used to sometimes sleep walk during my night terrors and freak out everyone else in the house. :p
I hope you can find something that helps you have a more peaceful and restful sleep.
Anxiety attack? Natural options? A psychologist perhaps? Or hypnosis? Anxiety group?
juiceyangel333 · 31-35, F
What do you dream about?
juiceyangel333 · 31-35, F
Perhaps that's why. Did you experience a traumatic fire situation in the past?@IrishHeart21:
IrishHeart21 · 31-35, F
Never, no house fires, no forest fires. Grew up camping, building and learning how to control camp fires, love bonfires.
juiceyangel333 · 31-35, F
@IrishHeart21: those 2 could be related
Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F
Yes I had them until I dealt with my childhood Dysfunctional Family.

 
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