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How to drive away my nightmares?

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Question - (29 February 2008) 5 Answers - (Newest, 29 February 2008)
A female Canada age 41-50, *ollyanna writes:

I am having nightmares every night for most of the night and not getting the sleep I need. I can't seem to control them and I'm really tired all the time. I don't know why this happens, but I really need to know what I can do about it.

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A female reader, dearkelja United States +, writes (29 February 2008):

dearkelja agony auntI am not an advocate of sleeping medication but tylenol does make this PM product that I use from time to time when I can't sleep. It does work but it is a temporary resolution.

To get to the bottom of your nightmares, you need to find the underlying cause. I agree with keeping a lot. You will most likely find some clues from the kind of nightmare you are having. There is some book out there that kind of tells you what flying dreams mean, etc. Once you know what you are dreaming, you may be able to figure out what your subconcious is trying to tell you.

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A female reader, love-him United Kingdom +, writes (29 February 2008):

love-him agony auntHEY!!

Sorry i meant to add on.. the healthy diet is also healthy

I hope i helped you, feel free to mail me at any time x x x

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A female reader, love-him United Kingdom +, writes (29 February 2008):

love-him agony auntHEY!!

What used to sort out my nightmares when i was younger, was drinking water a lot.. and before bed (not too much that you will need the toilet) but sip water not caffiene etc..

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A female reader, Jovial South Africa +, writes (29 February 2008):

Jovial agony auntHello

I am not an expect but I know usually when I have restless nights like that its because of anxiety. Like if something had been bothering me, or i am looking forward to something maybe a job interview anything that can get me excited and worried. I read that even using a mobile phone minutes before you went to bed can cause restless nights, your diet can be the cause, Iron deficiency, Long day at work, deadlines etc. For u to realise the cause observe your activities how u have changed them and see if its a new routine, your bed time is also important if u used to sleep late and now you are going early that can be a problem because your body has not adjusted to the new routine. If u can also detox your system that will help u if your diet was the problem.

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A female reader, peaches08 United Kingdom +, writes (29 February 2008):

peaches08 agony auntIs there any particular event that may of caused you to have these nightmares, for example a car accident or some other traumatic event?

If not, i know from experience eating certain foods too late before bed gives me nightmares.

Maybe you should try getting some 'pillow mist' to spray on your bedding, it may help relax you, and put you in a relaxed, happy state before falling asleep.

Another thing to mention is, a friend of mine used to worry and stess about things, which caused them to have disturbed sleep, so try to resolve any issues before you go to bed, talk them through, or write down your thoughts.

You could also keep a diary of these nightmares to see if there is any reoccuring pattern, this may also help if you decide to get medical help.

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