Question 1

please help i'm a girl and i have wet dreams frequently even tho i suffer from chronic depression and my sex drive is extremely low on most days even prior to and after the dreams
how can i stop them they're annoying?

Accepted Answer

Medication?: You do not say if you are in treatment for chronic depression or whether you take medicine for depression.  However, medication can (but rarely) cause this.  If you are in treatment with a doctor or are taking meds please review this with your treater.  Suggest therapy for the chronic depression.

Question 2

could depression be linked to bad dreams?

Accepted Answer

Nightmares are: Not uncommon in people who suffer from depression.

Question 3

i've been dreaming too much lately. i wake up every time i dream i'll have 2 dreams per night. i do not suffer from depression i'm 20 ?

Accepted Answer

Only two?: Most people normally dream 4 or 5 times a night. You're not dreaming "too much," you're waking up after (presumably) periods of REM sleep. There are any number of possible reasons why of which medication side effects is only one. If your awakenings keep you up long enough to cause sleep deprivation, see a doctor about it. Start with a primary care practitioner.

Question 4

about 2 years ago, i was diagnosed with mild depression. i got better, but i sometimes have dreams where i can feel that feeling of depression. help?

Accepted Answer

Counseling: You may start with counseling with psychologist to see what fastors that may have cause your depression again. You may need to get on your dep. Med, but your counselor can help you to determine when is the tim e for med.

Question 5

will depression cause disturbing dreams?

Accepted Answer

Although many people: Experience distressing dreams when depressed - it is variable.

Question 6

what to do if i had a dream about depression and being bullied?

Accepted Answer

Royal Road: Dreams are the royal road to the unconscious. Sounds like there is something here that needs to be processed re: depression and bullying.

Question 7

my dreams & thoughts seem to trigger anxiety & depression but also pleasure at other times. is this a mental issue?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If the symptoms are significant enough to impact your quality of life or function - then it could be in the realm of a mental health problem. You might benefit from addressing these issues with a therapist. Take care.

Question 8

how do you treat depression of getting accepted in the school of my dreams but wait listed for financial aid?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Can help you talk out your feelings and gain some perspective, take care

Question 9

why do i have great vivid dreams every night? why when i wake from the dream i feel as if the dream happended? this causes my depression to worsen.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety..: This could be part of your anxiety disorder. However, if you are taking any meds for anxiety and depression this could be the cause of the vivid dreams. In any case, please follow up soon with your mental health provider ASAP in order to address these issues and worsening of depression. If you are having suicidal ideas please call 1-800-273-8255(suicide hotline).

Question 10

taking meds for depression and anxiety now i'm having extreme nightmares and waking in a pool of sweat and sometimes the dreams not even that extreme.

Accepted Answer

Discuss w/ provider: Side effects - especially extreme ones - need to be brought up as soon as possiblr. They learn more from this than anything else - both about the drug and you. Tell your doctor over the phone - ask for an appointment - but don't stop or modify the Rx w/o them knowing and advising. Best!

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Please help i'm a girl and i have wet dreams frequently even tho i suffer from chronic depression and my sex drive is extremely low on most days even prior to and after the dreams how can i stop them they're annoying?

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Could depression be linked to bad dreams?

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I've been dreaming too much lately. i wake up every time i dream i'll have 2 dreams per night. i do not suffer from depression i'm 20 ?

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About 2 years ago, i was diagnosed with mild depression. i got better, but i sometimes have dreams where i can feel that feeling of depression. help?

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Will depression cause disturbing dreams?

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What to do if i had a dream about depression and being bullied?

A member asked:

My dreams & thoughts seem to trigger anxiety & depression but also pleasure at other times. is this a mental issue?

A member asked:

How do you treat depression of getting accepted in the school of my dreams but wait listed for financial aid?

A member asked:

Why do i have great vivid dreams every night? why when i wake from the dream i feel as if the dream happended? this causes my depression to worsen.

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Taking meds for depression and anxiety now i'm having extreme nightmares and waking in a pool of sweat and sometimes the dreams not even that extreme.

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