Dreams/Nightmares

        It is funny how sometimes we may think that everything is fine or that particular things do not affect us anymore. Or that is what we try to tell ourselves but then at night when we are sleep our subconscious then pops up.  Often it is good with dreams about happy things that we have been wanting to happen or really happy things.
       Other times however, we have those nightmares of fears that just pop up that we obviously have been trying to suppress for a while now. When these happen it is no fun. It brings up memories you try to get rid of and from time to time you then recognize what you are most fearful of.
       I am sure we have all woken up from a deep sleep in a panic or crying. When this happens the best thing to do is take a few deep breaths, bring yourself back to reality (good way to do this is feel your blankets and the things around you), as much as you do not want to if you can run through the nightmare and try to acknowledge the things that you are most fearful of. I am sure you are thinking why I don't want to do that, that's why I woke up in the first place. Well it is good to do because it can help prevent the same dream/nightmare from happening again. After you have identified this I find the next best thing is think of the blessings you have i.e. I have a home, family and friends who love me. This will help redirect your thoughts and help you look at positive outlooks. If the Nightmare was of a previous event or one that is similar to the previous event then maybe look at all the good things you have been able to accomplish even after the event happened. You will be amazed at how strong you really are and this will help give you another thing to be able to redirect our minds to.
      Just remember that most dreams aren't bad. Do not let yourself be afraid to sleep the next time you try for if this happens you could possibly have another nightmare because of your lack of sleep and obviously you are still thinking about the nightmare if you are not wanting to go back to sleep in fear of having the same dream or something similar.
     If I wake up in the middle of a nightmare where what I was fearful of hasn't happened I try to come up with an alternate ending of things turning out in my favor. Me conquering the person, animal or test that I was trying to or instead of me getting hurt I will imagine the police stopping anything from happening or sometimes I picture myself from do the things the cops would have done.
    If these aren't helping... relaxing music is way nice to listen to or my favorite working out/running. It helps me release any stress or tension I might have been having.
    Every person is different so things that work for me might not do anything to help you. It really is just a trial and error process to figure out what helps you the best. Just remember you are an amazing person. You have accomplished many things and don't be afraid to dream again not all dreams turn into nightmare. Most turn into wonderful dreams. That is what you should focus on. Never stop Dreaming.