Does anyone here have frequent bad dreams, or nightmares? It seems like I get them at least 2-3 times a week, and they're usually powerful enough to affect my mood the following day. I think they probably stem from my anxiety -- I worry so much while I'm awake, so naturally my unconscious mind worries too.

For example, last night I dreamt that my parents forced me to go to the church I hated so much when I was a kid (I'm 30 now.) I always hated going to church, and as soon as I was old enough I gradually stopped going. Incidentally my parents stopped too, and they didn't give me much grief when I finally told them I was an atheist -- a huge relief. But they were so devout when I was a kid... I worry that they could end up going back, and drag me with them in an effort to "save my soul" or whatever.

I just hate bad dreams like that... It makes my mood sour all day long, as I worry about what it meant and whether or not it could really happen. I envy those who never dream... The majority of mine are decidedly negative, and they occur so often. And now I'm afraid to sleep again.