Does it get a little better with time passing?


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I'm so sorry that you are plagued by these dreams BF
I wish that you did not have to wake up with the memories of them

I have memories of bad situations like that but mostly during the day. I've been told that they are from PTSD, and in some cases OCD/intrusive thoughts. They are hard to treat, and as Mari mentioned, a councilor who specializes in PTSD is most likely to be helpful.

You may be remembering these dreams because, in part, you are waking up in the morning with anxiety. But of course the anxiety could definitely be from them.

I hope that these dreams start going away soon

You can change your dream content and mood:

How to Control Your Dreams: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

I find for myself, I do not watch TV (most shows are too stimulating or violent or negative in some way).

Instead I read, or work on my art in my head before falling asleep.
I find Alexander McCall Smith books very soothing and helpful
for initiating sleep and nicer dreams.

I had a very painful dysfunctional childhood and it has been a lifelong task to put that to rest. It takes effort and letting go of the past which are tough tasks but can be done. I also found self hypnosis helpful, which I did for improving my imagery for my art, but it also helps with pain, and depressive thoughts too I found.

I found this book while on a trip to New York City in the 70's.
You can get it used on Amazon still today.
Seeing With The Mind's Eye: The History, Techniques and Uses of Visualization: Michael Samuels, Nancy Samuels: 978394731131: Amazon.com: Books
This book was very helpful for me to open doors to increased creativity and also teaches relaxation and a form of self hypnosis.

I truly believe that TV before bed can be too arousing and often it goes straight to the unconscious mind, to arrive in one's dreams. This also goes for disturbing news shows, etc.

It seems to come, and go. My memories seem to be fresh, but it's been 12 years now that I've been away from that place. I forgive them. They were allowed to be that way because the owner didn't do enough to discourage this activity. The owner was part of the problem. I saw such a bad side of human nature, and as for maturity, they where not mature. They seemed to enjoy upsetting me at times. I got upset many times just before I left. I had intrusive thoughts when walking in the door about me being yelled at for no reason at all. They said at one time that I was their best worker. I just don't know!!! I did everything that they asked, and much, much more.

Some people seem to be sadistic to a person who has emotional disorders. This has happened time, and time again. If they see that they can hurt you, they will, and they enjoy it. I don't know why, but it's happened over, and over since I was a kid.

Thank you for letting me vent. BF

I don't have the dreams every night. The thoughts were more intrusive just after I left. I may be a little better, but I still don't want to be around people to often. I wish that things were different. BF

Thank you mrsD. BF