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Posted By: Jilly Too many dreams - 02/05/13 03:07 PM
I dream so much, and so intensely detailed and action-oriented, that going to sleep can be mentally exhausting. What is the matter with me? How can I dream less?
Posted By: Lori-Dreams Re: Too many dreams - 02/05/13 04:49 PM
Without going into the detailed explanation of dream cycles and REM sleep, etc., I can tell you that there is a direct correlation between dreaming "too much" and an imbalance in our psychiatric and emotional cycles. Which causes which? Both affect each other. Too much REM sleep time deprives you of necessary delta sleep, the stage of sleep during which the body repairs itself. Not getting enough of either REM or delta stage sleep sets off a cycle of problems.

I researched this a bit and learned to lessen the frenetic pace of dreams, you can try to get more and better quality sleep:
*Avoid alcohol, drugs and sleep aids that will disrupt your sleep cycle.
*Attend to your waking life problems because stress will affect your dreams as a way to "work them out."
*Get early morning sunlight to help reset your Circadian clock.
*Avoid nicotine.
*Vent your waking life frustrations to a counselor. This will alleviate the mind's need to vent during dreaming.

Although one should try to avoid sleep aids, according to the above suggestions, I think that those with brain imbalance should consult a doctor. There are some sleep disorders that can be helped with non-addictive sleep aids on a temporary basis.

I myself was given some temporary sleep aids when my son died. It was a short-term thing and my mind and body benefitted greatly. I recall that I awoke not recalling any dreams at all for the first time in my life, and I woke up feeling completely rested for the first time in a long time.

Today, I sleep well and dream a LOT. I recall having numerous dreams every night. But the best news is that I awaken feeling well rested.

Sleep disorders are serious. My son's brain, due to his condition, would not shut down to sleep and the doctor said his brain would push his body until it broke down. Not saying you in particular have a sleep disorder, Jilly, but I went on a tangent here. smile

Anyway, do consult a doctor if possible to see if you can get help resetting your sleep cycle. Do you sleep much longer than 8 hours a day? Or less than 8?
Posted By: loongdragon Re: Too many dreams - 02/05/13 07:35 PM
To Jilly and Lori,

Not to outdo anybody ,I have 3 sleeping disorders.
1- Lucid dreaming
2- Terror nitemares
3- Klein syndrome or excessive daytime dreaming.

The terror nitemares are the worst.Around here ,where I live ,
I would not be able to see wether a shrink or psychologists.
The girl I met said my case was not serious enough to be presented to ateam who decides if you can see someone ,unless we
pay.Healthcare is free in Quebec.But The most important is that I am happy with all that physical suffering.
ALL is in the MIND

Tell you a good one.One day a woman phones me ,saying that I had been on a list for 4 YEARS to see a clinic for pain of my knees.

She asked me if I still wanted TO REMAIN ON THE WAITING LIST?

loong
Posted By: Jilly Re: Too many dreams - 02/06/13 12:05 AM
Lori, I sleep a LOT. At least 8 hours. But several times a week I take Ambien to help me get to sleep.

Loong, lucid dreaming isn't considered a disorder, right? Night terrors, though - that sounds horrible.
Posted By: clairehobby Re: Too many dreams - 02/06/13 03:34 AM
maybe, you've thought a lot of stuffs at before go to sleep. So, before you go to bed, try to do something make you feel relax.
Posted By: jenniechan Re: Too many dreams - 02/07/13 12:43 AM
Sleep a lot and when you realize that you are dreaming just wake up. It takes time but you will definitely get fewer dreams by this.
Posted By: Jilly Re: Too many dreams - 02/09/13 06:43 PM
Claire and Jenny - I have tried those. That doesn't help. I really would like to dream less.
Posted By: Dr. Hershey-MH Re: Too many dreams - 02/14/13 11:20 AM
I wonder if the medication is the cause of the increase in more vivid dreaming?
Posted By: Lori-Dreams Re: Too many dreams - 02/14/13 11:32 AM
I just watched a NOVA program on dreams and it was reported that different types of dreams occur during both REM and non-REM sleep. However, many people with medical conditions can remain in REM sleep for too long which results in exhaustion and over-dreaming.

Why does one remain in REM sleep (or non-REM sleep for that matter)? That is for the doctors and researchers to answer. It could be, as Dr. Hershey mentioned, a side effect of your medication.

And to loong: You are dealing with so much. Without decent sleep, it is hard for the mind and body to regulate themselves.
Posted By: Burt B. Re: Too many dreams - 02/14/13 01:05 PM
Originally Posted By: Dr. Hershey-MH
I wonder if the medication is the cause of the increase in more vivid dreaming?


Yes.

Beyond any shadow of a doubt.

Lunesta has cause awful powerful and horrid dreams for not only myself but many others who have reported this.

Seroquel brand name for Quetiapine seem to work much better.

Dreams are still there, but more mild and positive.

-- Burt B.
Posted By: loongdragon Re: Too many dreams - 02/14/13 02:12 PM
In the research I made ,the taking of Metropolol for the heart
is one cause of vivid dreaming.Been taking those since my first operation(heart) 17 years ago .

loong
Posted By: Jilly Re: Too many dreams - 02/15/13 06:59 PM
Been doing some internet research about buspar and dreams. I took it again last night, as i usually do, as prescribed. And whoa - my dreams, once again, could only be described as relentlessly action-adventure-dark fantasy-dystopian. I am exhausted from all these vivid trips to bizarro world.

Andyway the research s showing that a certain percent of people on Buspar have sleep disturbances and vivid, intense, overlong dreaming.

Tonite I will take the buspar around dinner, and NOT before bed.

When I get home I need to meet with my clinician.
Posted By: Burt B. Re: Too many dreams - 02/16/13 10:21 AM
Good. Good.

Yes. Yes.

Please experiment with the times to keep you out of that bizzaro world.

It's important.

-- Burt B.
Posted By: Elleise - Clairvoyance Re: Too many dreams - 02/18/13 11:26 PM
Loong,

Too funny and this is a real story too!

I was on a waiting list at Mayo for 3 yrs.

I had elevated Lymphosites, had a cane to walk with, couldn't hold even a tooth-brush (sp?) and my nervous system (what they called it...not 'nerves' but the whole system) was ignited or fighting off something with a fury. So it felt like I had 3rd degree sunburn through my whole body.

Well, WATER! That's what ended up helping me during the "wait."

Dreams though, they can happen for a number of reasons, in general.

Prescriptions, if they're involved, well, we're biological by nature. Like a recipe.

So, if someone gives you something and honestly, you're never entirely sure why it is someone prescribes things (you're kind of handing over your power to someone else).

It's really best (in my opinion) to just sit with how an outside component is making you feel confused

Recently I had to fire someone due to their reasonings, not being in my best interest. It had to do w/beaurocracy...medications, even perceptions can go the same way wink
Posted By: Jilly Re: Too many dreams - 03/07/13 02:46 AM
I have been experimenting with when to take the buspar. Good results and bad.

The good - less disturbing, exhausting dreams.

The bad - more daily anxiety.

I do really need to take it twice a day, but it seems i should not take it after the late afternoon. That's what i have so far.

I will see my clinician next week to discuss all this.

Everyone, thank you for your thoughts.
Posted By: Lori-Dreams Re: Too many dreams - 03/11/13 04:50 PM
Jilly, your intelligence never ceases to amaze me. You amaze me with your ability to manage your conditions so well and seeing patterns is the key.

I need to keep better track of my own patterns. What I have done so far has made a difference in my life but I need to apply this pattern-watching in other areas of my life, too. Thank you for the reminder!
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