Nagged by Nightmares
August 21, 2009 by Hanna08
Practically everyone can recollect an experience or a handful of them with nightmares, memories of crawling into their parents bed or strolling down the hall for a refreshing glass of water after a particularly ghastly dream being one of the elements that serves to unite childhoods across the country and around the world. Nightmares dont diminish for plenty of people, however, and some experience more disturbing dreams than others. For some people, particularly those who are suffering from concerns in their personal, social, and professional lives, nightmares can be exhausting. Recently, this issue has made it to the forefront of the psychotherapy industry for its implication in the risk of suicide.
Though other problems such as depression are more commonly associated with suicide, the prevalence of nightmares in suicidal thoughts and behaviors has been a growing subject of interest for any well-informed therapist. While most people experience unfrequent bad dreams, chronic sufferers of nightmares may be internalizing their pain or engaging in other thoughts or activities that don’t serve their overall well being. A recent study led by a psychology doctoral candidate at Florida State University has scrutinized the link between nightmares and suicide, and has found that the horrific and terrifying dreams are significantly and independently associated with suicidal symptoms.
The research calls for greater development of therapies involving the acquisition of quality, relaxing sleep, and points out that, clients in therapy for depression can overcome nightmares and other issues associated with rest to achieve a better quality of life while awake. The study, which is likely to spawn new inquiries into the links between sleep, mood, and behavior, was presented at the Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
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Thank you so much for all that information. It is comforting just knowing I am not alone in this battle. And a very hard battle it is.
My thoughts on therapy: Depression that is brought on by stressful situations may benefit from therapy, but when you are born with “something off”, therapy only forces you to come up with things to explain why you are the way you are, when in reality, there isnt any “thing” because it is a chemical imbalance. My brain works differently than others and it has a hard time with acting “normal”. Talking about my life is not going to fix it.
My thoughts on drugs: In my particular situation (and this has nothing to do with other people's situations), I feel confident standing by my “I'm stronger than this thing and I'm better off without drugs” view. I feel drugs would only complicate the situation and add to my stress. If I take them, I am giving in and it wins.
On a good day, my brain runs a zillion miles a minute on empty fums and it drives me nuts. Its always been that way. I find myself talking out loud all time because it will pour out my ears if I dont
On a bad day, it runs a zillion miles on black, irrational fums, and it tears me up inside. I dont use medication. I use meditation. Meditation (through my yoga practice) has taught me how to quiet my brain, and it has made all the difference. The Eternal OM, The Mother Of All Sound, has been my life saver.
But to each his own. What works for one doesnt always work for another. No one functions the same way and everybody's situation is different. This is how I deal with it and I believe I become stronger because of it. This is something that is part of me and one way or another, I do have to live with it.
Its a matter of what you feel is best for you, because no one, no doctor in any field, knows your body better than you do.
No, CFS is not a mental illness. It is classified as a disease of the nervous system, and it also affects the endocrine and immune system.
I am not angry because of your suggestion, because there is still too little knowledge among people about this disease. Because of that, there are many misconceptions.
But, I have to say, it is sometimes very hard to have to deal with all those misconceptions. Imagine you would have this horrible disease and time after time you would have to explain youself to others. Or people just simply think that no matter what you tell them, it's all inbetween your ears.
Having to live with this disease is not easy. And I'm one of the lucky ones, after 3,5 years of constant struggle I got a big part of my life back. Though I am still ill.
Others are not so lucky. They end up in bed for years, or in a wheelchair.
There is a lot of research being done. And time after time it proves that the body is not functioning like it should.The amount of oxygene being pumped through the body for instance, and the reaction of the immune system is way out of what it should be.
One example: People who suffer from depression will feel a bit better after an exercise test. Exercise is good for them. People who suffer from CFS will get more ill after a test like this. It harms them, sometimes severe.
Here are some area's of research. I will also give you the link of the website I copied-pasted it from.
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"What are Some Areas of Research?
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Neuropathy and brain imaging: There is disruption in the communication between the brain and the other body systems. Abnormal levels of some of the body’s chemical messengers have been found. There is significantly less blood flow and metabolism in parts of the brain. Small lesions have been found in the brain.
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Neurocognitive dysfunction: Research indicates brain dysfunction in many cognitive and verbal tasks.
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Memory: There is dysfunction in the part of the brain that regulates new memory production, so events may erroneously be thought to be new.
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Sensory information is mismanaged.
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Autonomic nervous system: There is dysfunction of the body’s regulating and stabilizing systems.
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Cardiac abnormalities: A number of abnormalities have been found in the heart. There is also a marked reduction in the circulating blood volume. Many patients have neurally mediated hypotension or tachycardia.
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Abnormalities in the immune system: There is often significant activation of parts of the immune system. Poor cellular function with significant abnormal activity of the natural killer cells, that form part of the body’s antiviral defense system, has been established.
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Antiviral defense pathway: There is dysfunction in an antiviral defense pathway. Some of the molecules are being abnormally cleaved. A test measuring the ratio between the normal weight molecules and the cleaved molecules can distinguish ME/CFS patients from healthy controls and FMS patients.
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Infectious agents: ME/CFS patients likely have many active infections but it has not been determined if they are a cause or a result of the immune dysfunction."
You're 17, dear. I may be younger than you but I'm sure that you're perfectly fine. Trust me. I used to think that I had all sorts of psychological issues but once I got to know myself more I realized that when you put yourself in perspective it's all just part of growing up. Losing four loved ones in a year is not an easy thing to deal with at all. Being sad is a part of it, and I'm proud of you for dealing with it so well.
Depression is definitely NOT permanent. If you are in fact depressed (and by this I mean it is diagnosed by a doctor) then you are definitely able to get over it. I suggest because of your age not accepting any meds because they can actually cause suicidal thoughts in people under the age of about 18. You can talk to people about it. Does your school have grief counselling or Child Youth Workers? Talk to them they are always a good help.
I hope you feel better and GOOD LUCK!
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Hello Joe:
Returning to Panama after 32 years probably was a great surprise for you. Many things are changing, even as we speak. Thank you for your opinion on behalf of the Panamanian people.
Summit Gardens, the Bridge of the Americas, what is left of the Balboa ferrie that crossed the canal behind the Florida State University, the French and American Cemetery at Corozal, and the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel's locks are in the pipeline. Please remain connected and you shall see more pictures of what was once the Panama Canal Zone.
Best Regards,
Omar.-