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I’ve have vivid dreams where I know I’m dreaming what doesn’t it mean?

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Anxietyman
Anxietyman

I know that I’m dreaming so I had an anxiety attack because I felt like I was gonna stay in this dream state and I wasn’t going to wake up but I tried to calm down by saying it’s a dream I will wake up. Anyone else had this feeling? 

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  • phyllis11904
    phyllis11904 Anxietyman

    Posted

    Mirtazapine can cause vivid dreams. I take 15 mg at night to help with sleep. I also remember the dreams when I wake up. Some people who take it have bad dreams, but they don't bother me. Are you taking any meds that might affect your sleep?

    • Anxietyman
      Anxietyman phyllis11904

      Posted

      no I am not... that’s why it freaks me out because I do dream but there are some dreams that are vivid and it scares me like yesterday I didn’t have it 
  • Donna23316
    Donna23316 Anxietyman

    Posted

    Hey there, yes! I'm an expert when it comes to handling my own dreams. It stems from when I had nightmares that were so scary that, as you described, I would know I'm dreaming and I would be trying mentally to wake myself up. I'm quite good at waking myself up now xxx Donna x

  • hypercat
    hypercat Anxietyman

    Posted

    Having vivid dreams is common so stop worrying.  Worry will only make it worse.  Unless you sleep walk or something then it is nothing serious.  x
  • phyllis11904
    phyllis11904 Anxietyman

    Posted

    I agree with hypercat that it's nothing to worry about. Some say that dreams are just the way our mind cleans house of all the crazy, random thoughts. If the dreams are preventing you from getting enough regenerative sleep, then you should probably see your doctor to help you get the kind of sleep you need. Good luck.

    • phyllis11904
      phyllis11904 Anxietyman

      Posted

      I have been a worrier all my life. I had my breakdown just after I retired and have taken antidepressants for 3 years now. I don't worry as much as I used to, but I'm not really sure if that's because of the meds or not stressing about work anymore.

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