Hello AprilR: I would guess everyone has some disturbing dreams of one sort or another from time-to-time. I don't know if you're on any kinds of medications for anything. But various medications can cause particularly vivid dreams, especially if you're going on, coming off, or changing dosages.

Anxiety can, I believe, also be a factor. The fact that you are having some of the experiences you have in your dreams during your waking hours, may be of concern. Some type of sleep disturbance is also a possibility, I would guess. But these are things that would best be addressed by a physician.

It sounds, from what you wrote, as though you're handling these dreams pretty well at this time. If that's the case, then there may not be a need for professional intervention now. If so, you can perhaps just keep track of how things are going for you for now. But then, if your dreams should become more difficult to handle, at that point you may want to speak with your physician about them. I wish you all the best...