i am having bad dreams and i can't go to sleep. can anyone help?
929361
According to ayurveda, you must go to sleep between 6 pm and 10 pm.This is supposed to be the kapha time- with the kapha qualities of harmony and calmness.  Only then will you have a calm and restful night without bad dreams and disturbances. Also, NEVER go to sleep on a full stomach. It could give you nightmares.
721195
Try not to close your eyes, when you want to sleep. You must have a gap between your sleeping schedule. If you cannot sleep, try to massage the outer side of ur eyes, circling the eyes and then the forehead with your fingers. You will feel better and I hope you can sleep faster. Avoid to take sleeping pills, otherwise you will be habitual and then you couldn't sleep without those pills. I hope this helps you.
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1.Lucid dreaming (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dreaming) is a way of controlling your dreams. \n2.I know that you are tired of the nightmares but they are great to ‘work out’ the negative aspects in your life. Welcome them and they may go away just because you changed your attitude.\n3.If try all but they are still there I would contact perhaps say a  good psychologist. \n4. Have been exposed to some chemical lately or take certain medication? \n\nGood luck or actualy have fun
869309
Sounds like you might have a GAD-Depression combo (not exactly the two-for-one deal you were going for, huh?) A few things could be going on: the sleeplessness could be causing the anxiety and feelings of hopelessness (because, as I'm sure you know, not getting enough sleep can really mess you up), OR the anxiety and hopelessness could be causing your sleeplessness. \n\nI recommend going to the doctor (your regular doctor is fine) and telling him or her what's been going on. He or she may take you off the Remeron and put you on an antidepressant/antianxiety med, like Lexapro, which helps both those symptoms. Of course, the catch 22 in all of this is some of these meds cause insomnia, so your doctor may prescribe a light sleep aid to take before bedtime. \n\nAs far as cognitive behavioral therapy, I'm not sure how much that would help you. Instead, your doctor may recommend talk therapy to help you cope with these feelings. Either way, be sure to talk with your doc first and get his or her opinion on the whole situation--and be very straightforward with what's going on. \n\nPersonal tip: if you do end up taking another med that causes insomnia, try taking a Melatonin supplement in lieu of a prescription sleep aid. You can find it in the supplement aisle in any drug store. They come in 3mg and 5mg strengths. It also won't interfere with any other meds you might be taking, because melatonin is already produced in the brain. It's really made a difference for me :) \n\nHope this helps and good luck!
139652
Yeah I did... Had a bad dream. I was like chased by someone I don't wanna be with and when he caught me, I started to cry and woke up crying. I continued crying for a while cause of the fear.
302371
Awww, you poor thing... I suggest you have it talked with your family members. They say depressions sometimes makes people dream of these stuffs, or is something bothering you?\nOr do you say your prayers at night?\nIt helps sweetie.\n\nGoodluck!
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Try establishing a good nightime routine.  Give yourself enough time to "unwind"- maybe take a bath or do some yoga/meditating before bed.  \n\nIf the nightmares persist or are affecting your sleep/life- consult a doctor.  \n\nI really don't have much advice, but I wanted to reply.  I have recurrent nightmares about my childhood too.  They seem to come in cycles and are often triggered by certain events or people.  So, I try to avoid the triggers, relax, allow myself to think about these things during the day (hoping to resolve it before it moves into a dream/nightmare), talk about them with family and a therapist, and I eat well.  I've read many things about how what you eat can affect your dreams/nightmares- spicy, sugary, processed, and "heavy" foods can cause nightmares.
27170
you should go to the dr. it sounds like anxiety or panic attacks. good meds out there to control it. lack of sleep can lead to other serious health problems. get it checked and get some zzzz's.
447753
go and consult a doctor - you may be narcoleptic which can be treated.
1021144
My boyfriend has the same problem.  I'll put this on my watch list because I would like to know a possible answer too.  I feel bad for you guys because you really can't help it.  But it's so frustrating when you can't sleep because of it.  Luckily I have my own solution that no one else has.  I wish your significant other had one too.
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No, I haven't, but if you have you may want to see a doctor so you ask them about Night Terrors or other sleep disorders.
686365
I have to agree with the others.  It sounds like you are trying to run away from something in your life.  Something that you fear has the potential to be harmful, but at the same time....that you really don't have totally figured out yet.\n\n  You try and avoid dealing with it...but even doing that is fraught with unknown twists and turns.....and the harder you try and avoid it.....the more and more it looms over you.\n\n  To the point where....you start having dreams like this.\n\n  Whatever it is.....it would be best to confront it and see if you can decide what sort of concrete decisions you are going to make in order to deal with it. \n\n   Ummmmm....does any of that seem to fit with what's going on in your life right now ??\n\n   My guess is that it might....or else you would not be having dreams that contain this sort of message ??\n\n   Bob
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I think that if your lack of sleep and not feeling well is making you consider seeing your doctor, then you should. Even if nothing is actually wrong, it could help you feel better emotionally and maybe you will be able to sleep. It is best to listen to your instincts.
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I was told by a doctor that not getting to sleep was anxiety and waking up in the night was depression.  You will know if this is an issue within your life or a sleep disorder.  I think that counselling or something of that nature could help. \n I would also look at sleep hygene such as going to bed and waking up at the same time.  Just use your bedroom for sleep no tv or computer.  Keep a sleep journal there might be a pattern to your sleep and an activity(also look at what your eating, could there be something stimulating you there ie food intolerance, cola or drinks that has caffine, some times medication has caffine).  Try and eat earlier you are doing something energy intensive when your body is winding down.  Make sure your room is dark.  Have you tried those hynotherapy cds.  I have found them very helpful.\nI think if this is a long term issue for you then sometimes a doctor maybe be a port of call but do not let them put you on tablets if that is not what you want
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There could be two different problems going on here. One could be that something is bothering you here and you need some peace of mind about it before you can truly totally relax. Have you tried maybe some aromatherapy before you go to bed or near your bed? Lavendar is excellent to promote a healthy, restful sleep. Also, before you go to bed, a few hours before, quit drinking anything with caffeine and sugar in it. Before bed, drink a glass of milk ( warm if you like it that way. The triptofan-phan? in it will really help you to relax and get to sleep easier_) and maybe take a warm bath or shower. I love crawling into bed after I dry off from a hot shower... yummy!!\n\nHave you ever thought about praying before you go to bed? I know, I know.. you're thinking I"m a zealot. But seriously, if you have something bothering you , you can ask for help. Ask for guidance in decision making, thank  ( diety of choice here) for all  the blessings you have in your life, forgiveness for any indescretions you may have committed... etc... This can really clear the mind for easier sleep.\n\nOk, the OTHER option I wanted to bring up is Sleep apnea. Its a sleep disorder that can easily be diagnosed. IF you have a problem with snoring, waking up alot and never feeling rested, you might have apnea. I do, and I used to have bizzaro dreams like you spoke of.  I got tested and I sleep with a little machine at night that helps me breathe now at night and I feel sooo much better!!  Just ask your boyfriend to watch your sleeep  patterns one night and to make notes. Look up the symptoms online. You never know, your problems might just be something this simple. \n\nWhatever it is, I really do hopeyou get some good sleep soon and cut back on those dreams!! \n\nsweet dreams....
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Yes you can. Try to figure out what it is that might be wearing heavy on your mind. Dreams and sleep-talking are a subconsious vent. You could see if you can tape what your saying and make sense out of it. I myself talk in my sleep, and let me tell you, i'm an honest sleep-talker. (trouble) But, hopefully, you will talk to a "shrink" or even a therapist to determine why your talking in your sleep. I know the feeling of going to bed and wondering if i'm going to tell a story to my girl in the middle of the night. And just for the sake of saying this, don't go to the club with your buddies and tell your girl that you had to work. she was waiting for me to get up and diascuss my "conversation" that i had with her. (we're good now though)
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it seems like worrying about sleep has become your biggest worry.  A very vicious cycle.  Try to give yourself a few days when it doesn't matter.