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Weired dreams

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Kayleigh0910
Kayleigh0910

So for a few nights ive had weired dreams

Sayurday night i dreamt i was ill in bed and we had a house party but wasnt pur house and i woke up in my dreams and everyone had left their cats behind and i had to feed them all also in the dream was our dog who died years ago

Last night i dreamt i was in a sexual encounter with a female celebrity aged over 20 (im straight) and the dream sort of paused and she was in uniform and turned into a 12 year old girl its so scary i woke up shaking anxious and feeling sick, anyone had these dreams before? I know there just dreams and trying to pass them off as my brain getting used to medication but its terrible my sleeps not too bad but i do wake in the night

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  • nicolas_11830
    nicolas_11830 Kayleigh0910

    Posted

    Wow thats some bizare dreams kayleigh lol Its normal to have weird dreams and everybody has them so no alarm! I tend to dream more than most as i have ocd and find it hard for my brain to switch of plus be warned alcohol does not help with weird dreams and once you on setraline you get drunk extremeley easier! Give it time for your med to kick in and stop worrying about things you dont need to be worrying ok! Nick.Btw who was the celebrity? :p
    • Kayleigh0910
      Kayleigh0910 nicolas_11830

      Posted

      It is very bizare and quite scary im awaitingg a call back from my doctor as it scared me quite abit im guessing i just need the dose to kick in as only been on 100mg for 13 days and 50mg 7 days before that, i havent drunk while being on medication but i dont drink anyway, and id rather not go into detail but im 25 and shes older then me its just rather scary and i still have the anxiety jow and the shakes although the aickness is fading now
    • elaine92718
      elaine92718 Kayleigh0910

      Posted

      I'm always having weird dreams since being on this medication. I also scream out!!

      Never did this before taking this medication. However, it's worked for my anxiety and depression so I'm happy. Let us know what the doc advises 🤗

    • Kayleigh0910
      Kayleigh0910 elaine92718

      Posted

      I never had dreams like this either and i shouted mom out loud in my sleep the other night and woke myself up and knew it had happened, its very strange but also scary last nights dream has put me on edge and hopefully its just waiting for the tablets to stabelise but will let you no what the doc says, how long you been on them elaine and at what dose?
    • nicolas_11830
      nicolas_11830 Kayleigh0910

      Posted

      I find that alittle surprising as i was on 50mg for a month and then i had a review with my gp! After a month of adapting to 50mg of sertraline i told my gp its not really making me feel good! Qwite the opposite and i must admit it was difficult! So she upped me to 100mg which ive beem on for 8 months and i feel a hell of alot better for it! I see.. gotcha! Well kayleigh its just a dream hun thats all! Dont read too much into it smile stick to it and you should be fine! No sugarey stuff two hours b4 sleep as i found that made my sleeping patterns worst and dreams ok ?

    • Kayleigh0910
      Kayleigh0910 nicolas_11830

      Posted

      I no its just a horrible dream but its still affecting me now ive been to town but still feel anxious and shakey just not sure what doc will say when she phones, i do start cbt thursday have my first phone call just cant believe a dream could cause this anxiety again
    • nicolas_11830
      nicolas_11830 Kayleigh0910

      Posted

      When people have a bad dream or a nightmare they wake up feeling nervous anxious for alittle and forget about it where with you repeating that thought or dream in your head incase it happens again! Its normal to have bad drems just stick with what you doing and itll get easier i promise you! I was like that on my first month! Take up things that make you feel good? Power walking to work perhaps? As for cbt wouldnt you think thatll be better face to face? Why by phone? Nick x
    • Kayleigh0910
      Kayleigh0910 nicolas_11830

      Posted

      I dont work im a stay at home mom, yeah i get intrusive thoughts aswell which are horrible im hoping they pass soon doctor said to give it more time, 1st introduction is over the phone to get all my information etc then i guess ill have to go and see them after that
    • nicolas_11830
      nicolas_11830 Kayleigh0910

      Posted

      I understand! Yes i use to get intrusive thoughts all the time they have seen to have dissapered most of the time! Infact what i found out about taking setraline is it makes you not worry or care about your intrusive thoughts! It kinds of numbs them which is great however it can leave you not feeling excited about things that usually did ie going to partys etc but they will help you in the long run for sure! Btw they may affect your lobido smile

    • Kayleigh0910
      Kayleigh0910 nicolas_11830

      Posted

      Glad to see they dont stay around there horrible alrhough had a bit better afternoon as ive been kept busy, how long did it take for u to stop the thoughts? And yes thats affected but not particularly bothered and my partner understands bless him
  • Kayleigh0910
    Kayleigh0910

    Posted

    Spoke to my doctor who is happy for me to stay at 100mg and my cbt starts thursday and yhey will help bad thoughts and the dreams are combined with bad days ill have bad and good days but beinng as ive had good days its a good sign its working x
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