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Q: Nightmares
asked by: nataliedee on March 4th, 2005
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I've heard anxiety can give you really bad nightmares. A while ago I had a dream within one hour that summed up everything that worries me. But the things that worry me are so stupid. I'm scared of something slitting my veins, i'm scared that i'm experiencing heart failure sometimes, i'm scared of someone drugging me, i'm scared of the reality of life. There are so many other things. I don't know, there's not really any point to this post. I'm just rambling.
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lyricbaritone
replied on March 7th, 2005
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Hi, nataliedee. Your thoughts and fears are not stupid, no matter how inconsequential they may seem. You have to acknowledge them before you can make any progress with them. Once you know what you're afraid of, you can face it.

There are all sorts of resources available to you. You've found a great one already in this forum! School counselors can help you too -- the won't think you're "stupid" or "abnormal" for having feelings of anxiety, and they can offer some great suggestions. Just having someone to talk to can be incredibly helpful.

I've done some wonderful work with a therapist on something called "cognitive-behavioral therapy" or cbt. It helps to recast the fears in a more realistic, less emotional way so they aren't so overwhelming.

Know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Peace and blessings!
Paul
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CoolMind
replied on March 8th, 2005
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Dear nataliedee.

Please see my reply to bigman16, I think it has a lot of things in it that can help you.



God bless you
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