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For the first one does anyone else not dream? I had my first one in two years a week ago, kinda cool actually I dreamt about seeing a meteor shower, woke up to see on the newspaper that there was a meteor shower due that night, stayed up till half 4 in the morning watching it, it was magical. Strangely enough I didn't wish for my fibro to be gone.

For the second one, again I know it's strange but when my eyes are closed and I'm in bed trying to sleep I'm seeing flashes, as if someone is taking… read more

August 20, 2018
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Members connected over the unusual experiences of rarely dreaming and seeing flashes of light when trying to fall asleep, with many sharing... Read more

Members connected over the unusual experiences of rarely dreaming and seeing flashes of light when trying to fall asleep, with many sharing that they too experience infrequent dreams, vivid nightmares, or long stretches without dreaming at all. Several members described seeing unexplained flashes behind closed eyelids in complete darkness, which doctors have not been able to explain, and one member noted the flashes sometimes signal an incoming flare-up. A recurring theme was the frustration of being dismissed by medical providers and loved ones who attribute symptoms to screen time or other factors, leaving members feeling misunderstood and grateful to finally find others who share these perplexing experiences.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I rarely dream, I put it down to my medication though as it is know to limit dreams. That is great that you managed to dream about the shower then watch it :)
I struggle with light changes with my eyes too, I am very light sensitive, and I believe I may have experienced what you are describing. Thought my partner or someone was taking pictures of me in my sleep lol. Happens rarely now, was more frequent when I was on old medications years back. Never had an explanation from any doctors, just another anomaly for me.

August 22, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

You're 22?! I'm 22 as well! Finally someone my age 😭🙌🏻

August 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member u can only try can't u. I wish mine were dreams & not nightmares but there u go I guess. Good luck with the winning the lottery!!

August 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes i do see the flashes with eyes closed. Sometimes it gives me the hint that a flare up is om its way.

October 22, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

This is the first time I have heard anyone mention the flashes. Since I moved here 3 years ago I have experienced what seem like flashbulb lights from different electrical lamps and outlets at different times. I have even examined the lamps and asked my partner if he'd seen them. He doesn't and the lamps are definitely off. I also used to experience intensive colorful light shows that lasted sometimes as long as a minute when I would wake up. VA doctors would not pay any attention to me when I mentioned it so eventually I just stopped talking about it, just as I did about many other subject. Diabetes and obesity seem to be their combination of causes for most of my problems. Anyway, if you find out any info about the flashes I would appreciate it if you would share. I will also share if I find anything of interest, I hope you feel better.

August 24, 2018

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