When was the last time you had a nightmare?

[Genie23]

I've started having nightmares more often lately, after years of barely having any—just the occasional one now and then. I had one last night and another 3–4 nights ago. Now, the one thing I used to look forward to after a long and tiring day is something I’ve started to dread. I don’t want to sleep if it’s only going to wake me up scared in the middle of the night. 🙁 Guess I'll have to reduce the stress to avoid getting these awful dreams often. 🤷🏻‍♀️

How about you?

[YourFutureEx]

I do not remember the last time I had one but I do have them sometimes and I do not feel bad about them because I only get them when I need them.

You may wonder why I would ever need them. Ironically enough, contrary to its name "nightmare", I only get nightmares at the day time because 5-7AM is the coldest time in my room. Whenever my body gets too cold, my brain starts giving me nightmares to wake me to either make me turn off the AC or cover myself with blanket so that I don't fall ill. If the temperature of the AC is correct or if I'm already using a blanket, I never get nightmares because my brain doesn't need to wake me up.

I may have gotten nightmares because of stress but that was long-long ago in my childhood. Even though I'm still stressed sometimes, I keep my mental health on point with good habits and take Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) that is proven to reduce your cortisol levels (hormone that causes anxiety and helps you wake up). Interestingly enough, 5-7AM is also the time when your cortisol level is naturally on its peak.

[Genie23]

Ah!! So, your body gives you signal to wake up and turn it off or keep watching the horrible dream!! O. O That doesn't sound too bad 😅

I might start taking Ashwagandha. Doesn't hurt to try right? I usually wake up at 3:30 am or 4:00 am and sometimes I realised I was crying even though I was in sleep. That's why I keep a small light on to not freak out more if I do get up in the middle of the night.

[YourFutureEx]

Oh yeah now I remember, although not anymore, turning on the nightlight tremendously helped me in my childhood. It wasn't possible for me to sleep without it. It felt like I went blind and that made me anxious. I needed to see a difference when I close my eyes and when I open them up. So, I can see how it must be helpful to you in your ways.

Definitely take Ashwagandha. My bottle got empty and I had the worst week this year, but I found my mom's tablets yesterday and I'm back at being awesome again. My mom stopped taking it after a few tablets because her anxiety went away and she started feeling hungry and putting on weight because anxiety was killing her appetite. She's like, I'm better being an anxious crybaby than being a smiling fatty lol.

But I must warn you that your friends might feel like you've become so mean as you'll be on another level of enlightenment that you'd stop caring about all the bullshit of this life and be so chill like Buddha.

[Genie23]

Glad you do. The only time I don't need a light of I'm sharing my room with someone. I've lived in pg and back then if I wake up in the middle of the night, I'd be at peace knowing someone's here. So, the ghost won't take me away first, lol!

If it helps increasing appetite, I'll buy 10 bottles, lol. As I've been trying to gain weight since forever. So, it sounds like a win-win situation for me. Smiley fatty sounds so adorable though 😁 and I am sorry about you having the worst week, glad you found the tablets and really hope the rest of your year goes smoothly!

My friends have experienced me actually being mean whenever they woke me up and wished me good morning before I had a sip of Chai 🤣 So, I'm sure they can handle it if they feel I'm acting bit strange.

Thank you!

[eagle1951]

being a Vietnam Vet , every night is hell

[Genie23]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Sounds extremely tough 🙁

[eagle1951]

been a long 58 years

[Genie23]

The sacrifice and suffering veterans go through for their country.. I can only imagine how difficult it must been to experience nightmares often in the last 58 years.

[Gwendoline]

Last year in the old house. I had a really bad fever and was hallucinating. I dreamed their was like an evil figure in my child's bedroom, like a shadowy figure that was going to murder my child as he slept. A few times while I was sick I saw it around the house. I took my child in to sleep in our bed after that. There were a few weird incidents in the old house. The new house has no problems, though the child's crib is in our room for now.

[Genie23]

My God! That sounds very disturbing. I'm glad you moved into a new house and doing good now

[Gwendoline]

Might have all been just my imagination

[NoDecision]

I don't remember most of my dreams. Even if I do remember something it is most often a fleeting glance and then it is gone and I don't remember the outcome. But then I think, who really wants to remember a nightmare?

[Ariesman81]

@NoDecision

Write your dreams down they say... goes to grab pencil... oooo, coffee!

[NoDecision]

@Ariesman81 Half the time you remember and in detail. Then you go back to sleep and it's gone.

[Genie23]

Lol @ meme. Wish I was that lucky xD

[AviatorTom]

I rarely have nightmares, so it surprised me when one woke me up in the middle of the night, just last week. I don't remember the details, other than I was stuck in a building and couldn't get out.

[Genie23]

That sounds very scary. I would have got up panicking.

I'm glad you rarely ever experience nightmares

[MemeSupreme]

almost every night multiple times lol i smoke indica before sleeping so i dont even remember them

it sucks waking up from them, but i'm just used to it all at this point

[Genie23]

That's terrible! I'm sorry to hear that 🙁 I know what you mean. I woke up 3 times from sleep couple of nights ago. The first time I woke up it was middle of the night and I ended up staying up for a long time. Got frustrated because I was scared so I couldn't sleep finally went to sleep again but got up scared again although I don't remember what I saw

Getting used to it sounds really sad. I genuinely hope you will stop having them at some point. Take care.

[MemeSupreme]

do you normally forget your dreams or just nightmares

and idkk, i've had it since i was a kid so its normal for me. like it STILL drains me especially bc i wake up in fight or flight mode, but its fine

[Genie23]

I usually forget dreams but sadly, I can't say the same thing about nightmares. I remember some of the nightmares even after many days. 🙁 Would have been nice if I would not remember as soon as I wake up.

I can understand that. I'm just glad at least you don't remember your bad dreams.😅

[lightbulb27]

I had one someone took my ice cream.

but I got up and it was there... but then it was soon gone.

maybe it was really a prophecy? what would it mean?

@midnightmoon05

[midnightmoon05]

You ever been in a relationship with someone that kept a Score Card on you? Did you break up with them or resolve the issue? ↗

I wasn’t going to mention names… since you started with the ice cream… well…

😝😘

[Genie23]

I had no idea you both are husband and wife! 😄

[lightbulb27]

We're full of surprises!

[Genie23]

I like it. 😆

[midnightmoon05]

Me too! 🥰

[BadApple69]

What are your nightmares about? How are you when you’re not sleeping? Anxious? Scared?
I never have nightmares and I believe it’s because nothing bothers me in normal life.

[Genie23]

I do feel anxious about things and I do get upset and scared often and at times annoyed because I've been going through some things for a while now. You think once my life goes back to smoother it will stop?

[BadApple69]

We can hope things will get back to normal soon for you. Just keep in mind that no matter how bad things look…. The sun always sets and then comes up the next day. If you want to talk you can always DM me here.

[Genie23]

Thank you!

[MrChinaski]

I had a dream I was killing my 10 year old son about a month. It was horrific. I woke up in sweats. He is 17 years old now and taller than I am. So that's never going to happen. But still it upset me.

[Genie23]

That's terrible! I'm sorry to hear that. 🙁

[MrChinaski]

One cannot control ones dreams. But thankyou.

[Genie23]

True but things turned out just fine. So, try not to think about it

You're welcome

[MrChinaski]

What is the content of your nightmares? I have shared mine.

[Genie23]

I have many different kind of bad dreams. Some involves ghosts, some involves family members, some involves me... then there are some that's just too confusing and creepy.

I had one recurring dreams though that I was being chased by someone very scary and we were surrounded by a crowd. I started running away from him while keeping my head down to not get easily spotted but he kept following me and then I ran until I hit a dead end and he was right behind me. I screamed and got up everytime

[MrChinaski]

Thank you for sharing. I will dm you

[wynning]

I don’t remember my dreams or nightmares for that matter! Who knows what going on up there at night… almost creepier to not know lol

[Genie23]

Lol!

[DryGermanGuy]

I seldom have dreams, nightmares are really rare. If I don’t get refreshing sleep, I definitely can dream the weirdest stuff. 😵‍💫

[Genie23]

Lucky you! But You don't have to run it in my face 😭

[Xawyx-2]

It was last week, I dreamed that I was at the dentist :P

😱

[Genie23]

That image will give me a nightmare. Thank you, lol

[Xawyx-2]

You're welcome 😂

[DangerouslyCute]

they happen from time to time... but lately I don't sleep long enough to have any dreams bad or good :D

[exitseven]

I don't get them much since I had to start using A PAPER machine. I don't really fall into a deep enough sleep to be able to dream.

[exitseven]

*CPAP machine

[Genie23]

What's CPAP machine?

[exitseven]

[Genie23]

Ah!! Okay. Thank you for sharing.

[Geo1970]

I actually don’t have nightmares.
I sleep very well, but occasionally I wake up but that’s about it.

[Genie23]

Nice

[glennos89]

I don't really consider them nightmares but I do have these dreams every now and then where I'm unable to run away when Im chased

[Genie23]

I've had them too 😅

[Nikki1989]

It has been 20 years or more since I last had one.

[Genie23]

That's great! I had nightmares often from childhood until I was in early 20s as my brothers made me watch horror movies as a little kid. Some of these nightmares were recurring dreams. It was awful but when I finally stopped having them for years I was relieved but I am starting to think the chances of seeing these awful stuff is high when you're stressed.

[Raam1994]

I don’t sleep often and i had sleep apnoea several times. So sleeping itself is a nightmare for me sometimes.

[Genie23]

I'm sorry to hear that

[Raam1994]

Yeah. I will make myself so tired to sleep. Then only i can for deep sleep.

[RHK36]

Been a long time. Try to build a better routine before bed to reduce your stress.

[Genie23]

I'm glad to hear that.

Yeah, I'll try to do that. Thank you

[Jerre]

Probably 8-10 months ago when. I dreamed of being with Hillary Clinton and we weee having sex. Woke me up immediately.

[Genie23]

Lol! Okay... o. O

[llorando]

A few weeks ago, and don't even remember what the nightmare was.

[Genie23]

I'm glad at least you don't remember what you saw

[llorando]

Me too it sucks remembering nightmares. Hopefully you're issue with frequent nightmares soon passes.

[Genie23]

It's been two nights since I haven't had them. So, I'm finally relieved. Thank you!

[llorando]

That is good to hear.

[Brandi555]

Last night. I was looking for my friend and her brother said she had died. ☹️

[Genie23]

That's awful! I'm so sorry to hear that 🙁 I wish you wouldn't have remembered after waking up

[Brandi555]

Oh it’s ok. It was just a dream. She’s ok 😀

[Genie23]

Glad you didn't get traumatised by that bad dream. I got disturbed by some nightmares for days 😅 I'm glad to hear that she's fine 😁

[CountryGurl47]

Every time I go to sleep. Technically it's called night terrors.

[WonderingManII]

It has been a lot of years. I can't remember the last time. Maybe you just need a hug.

[Szellem]

Been a very long time but from my understand I’m definitely the nightmare that resides in their sleep.

[sage2021]

Two nights ago!

[Genie23]

I'm sorry to hear that 🙁

[sage2021]

@Genie23
Thank you❣️🙋🏼‍♀️

[Genie23]

You're welcome, Sage ♥️

[4ngelic]

this week but forgot what it was about

[Genie23]

It's better to forget than replay it in your head over and over again 😅

[jazzy34]

Not in a long time.

[jazzy34]

If you don’t mind me saying, you should probably seek help if you’re having frequent nightmares. That’s not normal. You shouldn’t dread going to sleep. You deserve to have a peaceful night’s sleep.

[Genie23]

I finally stopped having them since the last two nights. I do get them when I'm under a lot of stress but you're right. If I start having them frequently again, I'll definitely see if that would help

[RedInnocent69]

Been awhile. Can’t remember, honestly

[Genie23]

You're lucky

[RedInnocent69]

I suppose. I do get anxiety dreams though. Usually, something about late for a trip

[Bklynbadboy12]

I've honestly never had a nightmare

[Genie23]

You're blessed!

[wkhan_87]

Didn't remember, a long time ago thanks God

[Genie23]

Touch wood 🤞🏻

[wkhan_87]

Thanks mate

[Genie23]

You're welcome!

[Grond21]

When I was 7

[Genie23]

30 years without them!! Lucky you!

[Grond21]

I had a babysitter who taught me how to get rid of them.

[Jeff51]

Rarely have nightmares. I dream more though

[Awantika03]

Few days ago

[Genie23]

Do you remember what you saw?

[Awantika03]

I don't remember

[Genie23]

Thank goodness! It's much better than remembering and keep rewinding and wondering why you saw that, girly

[Awantika03]

Sometimes it didn't remember what I saw

[beefcakebradybatson]

I dreamt Trump attacked Canada !!!