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How I Overcome Night Terrors

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By Louise Blake-MichaelPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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How I Overcome Night Terrors
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Night Terrors thought to be uncommon in adults can happen after a deeply traumatic or emotional events. I've had night terrors since I was five years of age. My husband tells me Emi you've had deeply traumatic things happen to you until your inner demons your mental state won't heal. What he doesn't know is my mental state has been a pile of rocks for quit sometime. I have yet to figure out a healthy way of dealing. To be honest, it's been a long while since I've even written.

I've not had any in writing in a long while. It's because my depression has gotten the better of me. I always thought of the speed of success and work nothing more. When I don't make a deadline, or when I can't do anything right it seems all of which I can't even understand.

So what does my husband do he says I need activity, and a good environment which he isn't lying, I do.

With this depression I've not had the strengthen to keep writing. This was until I started to push myself out of my depression. This means I can actually enjoy what I would normally do. Something I've not been able to do in a long time.

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When working hard it can cause insomnia but it can also cause depression if unchecked.

I think the other reason a lot of people including myself have night terrors is there is so only so much we can run away from before it catches up with us.

So I have a few tips that I've learned about night terrors:

1: Don't think about the past: Not once do I think about the past before bed that's sure to bring on a nightmare of horrid proportions.

2: Don't overwork myself: If I over work myself my mind wanders subconsciously.

As for the dreams of pure terror, it's strange on how powerful the mind is. The mind soaks up memories like a sponge.

Memories of our ghost pasts can sometimes haunts us. I don't know if I can ever understand how my own mind works after everything I've been through.

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It's incredibly rare for adults to have sleep terrors unless with trauma. These terrors unchecked can create a lot of havoc on the mental state. Over time with much courage you can overcome these dreams.

Here are a few tips:

1: Always speak to your partner: No matter, how many times you mind keeps going through it your not alone. Always open up don't be afraid.

2: PTSD, I am a survivor: With the support of my family, and myself I am reminded constantly that I am a survivor.

But some victims, aren't strong enough to know they are survivors. So how does anyone overcome this fact? I think it takes growth, and strength to overcome Trauma.

Truth be known, trauma also known as emotional scars take years to heal if not decades. Sometimes never.

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PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder doesn't just happen to soldiers in wars like Iraq. For someone to say, only soldiers can get this disorder they are ignorant.

I think the mind which is connected to our mental states is still something new. Scientists are making discovers every day.

As for overcoming night terrors, I think it's about time, and dealing with our mental distress. But we aren't alone with the right trusted person.

In conclusion, I truly believe I overcame my night terrors because I am in the right environment. I'm reminded I'm never alone, and that's a great feeling. In the past, I was all alone at one time.

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About the Creator

Louise Blake-Michael

Louise Blake-Michael this is her pseudonym name to keep her professional and personal life separate. She is a author, blogger, and content creator. She is working on many projects right now. Her personal life revolves around her family.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago

    These are some great tips. Thank you so much for sharing!

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