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I keep have nightmares. And I mean like every night and multiple times a night. I wake up because of them, go back to sleep, and then have another one.
Last night, my family was being attacked by guys with guns and we were hiding trying to call 911 but it was not working. Then after that dream, I had the classic running away from someone and then falling dream.

I can't figure out what's causing this. I thought maybe it was my Lamictal. But it doesn't make sense for it to be that. I've tracked my med and bed times for about 11 days now. It seems it doesn't matter what times I take my meds or what time I go to sleep or how much sleep I get.

I do not like these nightmares and just want them to go away. If they don't go away, I would like for them just not to shake me up so much or throw me into a bad mood.

What do you all do when/if you have nightmares or to prevent them?

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[jacky8807]

If they began around the time you started lamictal id say it was that.
Otherwise are you going through a high period of stress right now?
This will sound stupid but it worked for me. Every night before you sleep meditate by repeatingwords like "i will have good dreams tonight
Ect. Positive affirmations sink into your subconscious and it listens!

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Originally Posted by jacky8807

If they began around the time you started lamictal id say it was that.

Otherwise are you going through a high period of stress right now?

This will sound stupid but it worked for me. Every night before you sleep meditate by repeatingwords like "i will have good dreams tonight

Ect. Positive affirmations sink into your subconscious and it listens!

I have been on it for 4 years, so this is just an isolated incident. But I have also had some periods like this before...not usually this bad though.

I would say things are pretty stressful due to being at college. Although, I've been going to college for about 4 years (graduating soon) and also didn't have nightmares this bad and frequent.

I'll try the positive affirmations before I sleep tonight.

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[Crazy Hitch]

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I usually have this when I am struggling with sleep. It tends to happen because I wake up admist a dream, if that makes sense. And if my mind is anxious then yes they can be rather unpleasant dreams. I "almost" think I don't dream when I'm stable. I know I do dream. It's just that I don't wake up or remember them.

Is this something you can discuss with a psychologist?

Hang in there.

[bipolarman]

I find if i've had a stressful day or been particularly irritated i'm plagued with nightmares.

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Originally Posted by Hooligan

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I usually have this when I am struggling with sleep. It tends to happen because I wake up admist a dream, if that makes sense. And if my mind is anxious then yes they can be rather unpleasant dreams. I "almost" think I don't dream when I'm stable. I know I do dream. It's just that I don't wake up or remember them.

Is this something you can discuss with a psychologist?

Hang in there.

I'll have to watch how I'm feeling throughout the day. Sometimes it's hard because I'm so busy lately that I cannot even pay attention to my feelings.

For some odd reason I didn't have as bad of nightmares last night. They still involved fighting, but they were comical, cartoon-like, and I was winning. I think it could be since I watched some stuff having to do with cartoons yesterday.

I am anxious I suppose. Maybe anxious about Bipolar itself. And not being able to shake thoughts of the past or negative events as well as I'd like to. I very much fight with myself at night to not think about certain things and that very act might be what makes me anxious and start thinking "I'll never be able to stop thinking about this!"

I've discussed it with my therapist. She just says it is anxiety and I shouldn't let them get to me. I guess she is right, but it's not always possible for me. They mess up my mood pretty badly for a significant period of time. Just like good dreams can make me feel happy for a good amount of time.

Originally Posted by bipolarman

I find if i've had a stressful day or been particularly irritated i'm plagued with nightmares.

Gotcha. I've been quite angry/irritable lately and stressed with college.

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