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Bad dreams and anxiety

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Shaman737
Shaman737

lately my anxiety has been really high, tonight I've woken up twice with really bad dreams, never had this before. Is this anxiety related? Thanks

Brian

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  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 Shaman737

    Posted

    Hi

    Yes nightmares are a symptom of anxiety.

    Aniety causes nightmares,nightmare cause anxiety!!!!!

    Its a vicious cycle.

    Sometimes meds can cause them as well, I know when I took zopiclon

    years ago its gave me awful night terrors

    Anxiety sucks,we just have to try and stay stong,though its hard sometimesbiggrin

    • Shaman737
      Shaman737 lynne82155

      Posted

      Thanks Lynne, I figured it probably was, I just never remember my dreams and tonight I had two bad ones, this is getting ridiculous. It seems to keep getting worse, I'm shaky, my head feels like something is squeezing my brain, afraid to leave the house. God help us all.

      Brian

  • elizabeth2244
    elizabeth2244 Shaman737

    Posted

    Yes Shaman it is anxiety related i use to have really bad nightmares where i woke up having a panic attack 

    There are times I wake up from a really deep sleep with my heart racing because i woke up to fast and that scares me too. 

    It will go away just do deep breathing to help your anxieties when you wake up with these nightmares 

    Elizebeth

    • Shaman737
      Shaman737 elizabeth2244

      Posted

      Thanks Elizabeth, it's a strange condition, it keeps presenting new symptoms lol I'm trying also to start a meditation routine and see if that helps.

      Brian

    • elizabeth2244
      elizabeth2244 Shaman737

      Posted

      Thats good that should help lessen the anxiety dreams that you have

      Elizabeth

    • Guest
      Guest Shaman737

      Posted

      yeah this is very common. 

      how long have you been struggling with anxiety for?

    • Shaman737
      Shaman737 Guest

      Posted

      Very long time, but last year my Mom passed away and after that it became much worse. Trying to see a psychiatrist, but still waiting on an appointment.
    • Shaman737
      Shaman737 lynne82155

      Posted

      Thanks Lynne, you too and hope we can all get through this and back to a better life.

      Brian

    • Guest
      Guest Shaman737

      Posted

      hey Brian,

      I'm in a similar position. My anxiety came back very strong after the recent passing of a friend, and i'm having a hard time dealing with it.

      What country are you from?

      How are the mental health services there?

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