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Nightmares

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pietermaritzburg, ZA

Anyone know how to stop having nightmares? I've tried medication and lifestyle changes and still get them all the time. It's affecting my sleep and making me tired and irritated.

December 12, 2019
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Members rallied around someone struggling with persistent nightmares, sharing both practical coping strategies and potential medical insights... Read more

Members rallied around someone struggling with persistent nightmares, sharing both practical coping strategies and potential medical insights to explore. Several members suggested lifestyle approaches like writing nightmares down and mentally releasing them, using medical cannabis to reduce dream frequency, reading calming scripture or books before bed, and trying relaxation techniques like gently resting the tongue on the teeth. A recurring theme was investigating whether medications, particularly Celebrex, might be contributing to the nightmares, with multiple members urging a conversation with a doctor about alternative treatments and noting that certain fibromyalgia medications can have nightmares as a rare side effect.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Stock ur tongue out of ur mouth and rest it on ur teeth. Dont bite hard! OLD FASHIONED trick:) idk why it relaxes. Try not to think of serious things before bed

December 12, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Reading scripture at night or heart warming books may also help you fall asleep w happy loving thoughts.

December 22, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member

Be careful some medications for Fibromyalgia and other ailments can cause nightmares might be a good idea.
To check your medication see your Doctor and asking for something else that doesn't give you nightmares.

Hope that You find what works for You.

Blessings Gentle Hugs 🌟💜🌟

December 12, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Do you take any anxiety.brain meds.....huge side effects of many of them,
I sleep in short bursts, when I sleep, so not much time for dreams - still have a few.
Best of luck.

December 12, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Talk with your Doctor about them, there isn't much you can do about them. but try changeing your state of mind that may help with the nightmares not take them away but make them not so scary or happen every night. and again talk with you doctor

December 22, 2019

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