Ive had them for years. As a small child I had frightening recurring nightmares and they have continued into adulthood - only the content has changed. Most nights I have very heavy busy dreams that are packed with unconnected people and places, almost like flashes of pointless information. These leave me exhausted, feeling more tired when I wake than I was before I went to bed, like I haven't slept at all.

But some nights are terrifying. I wake hardly able to breathe (probably the asthma) and sometimes even crying. Those dreams are very disturbing and stay with me sometimes for days.