boyfriend has nightmares? what should i do?

Question

Boyfriend staying the night for the first time, how to prevent my often nightmares?

Answer 1

Be gentle with him: Be gentle with him if he's waking up at night with these -- and cautious if he's agitated and flailing in bed. Encourage him to get help if these are recurrent, as it sounds like they are. Nightmares can result from traumatic experiences being relived and released in sleep. He may need evaluation and help for their source. This is available through psychiatrists, psychologists, and others.

Answer 2

Yes: Certain blood pressure medications called Alpha adrenergic agents, like Clonidine or prazosin, are used to help eliminate nightmares. Also, antidepressants like zoloft, Prozac and Paxil (paroxetine) can sometimes help the nightmares. However, therapy remains the best treatment for ptsd and can help the nightmares in time.

Answer 3

Not particularly: There are no particular meds to target night mares in ptsd however when it is treated appropriately one can expect night mares to resolve along with other symptoms ptsd. Common meds used to treat ptsd are ssris, benzodiazepines etc. Cbt psychotherapy is helpful as well.

Answer 4

Prazosin : Prazosin (an Alpha blocker), image rehearsal therapy, systematic desensitization, and progressive deep muscle relaxation training are suggested for treatment of ptsd nightmares.

Answer 5

Yes: As a psychotherapist, I have observed that nightmares are most effectively alleviated by a combination of medication (such as those mentioned already), and therapy. I encourage patience because there is generally not a quick fix. As other symptoms of PTSD abate, however, nightmare frequency/intensity tends to subside as well. Best wishes

Answer 6

? Sleep disorder: Depends on your overall health, medications you are taking, stress in your life, relatinships, what has gone on in your life in the past and use of drugs and alcohol. I would start with my pcp and then see if other physicians are necessary to be seen such as a sleep doctor, psychiatrist, neurologist or other specialist. Lots of factors to consider.

Answer 7

Nightmares usually : When u r had a traumatic experience. It is one one the ptsd symptoms.

Answer 8

Medication Option: I hope that you get psychologically minded options offered here as well, but i did want to offer that there is a medication, originally developed as a treatment for high blood pressure, which has been shown in multiple studies to reduce nightmares in people with post-traumatic stress disorder. A psychiatrist could evaluate your situation and determine if this option is appropriate for you.

Answer 9

Depends: The treatment for the nightmares depends on the cause of the nightmares. They may be simply caused by bad food at night, or can be a symptom of ptsd or even bipolar disorder. In the case of ptsd, psychotherapy works best, especially some called cbt/ exposure therapy. Certain blood pressure medicines work well to. In the case of bipolar disorder, antipsychotics can help.

Answer 10

Prazosin: Also, prazosin (a medication for blood pressure) is very effective in reducing nightmares, particularly in people with ptsd. It is not sedating, but it is thought to alter sleep architecture for the better. It is started at low dose (1-2mg) but doses as high as 10-12mg or more may be necessary. 5mg seems about average. Side effects are related to a decrease in blood pressure.

Answer 11

Yes: You need an evaluation, sleep study and psychiatric evaluation will help clarify this question.

Answer 12

Nightmares: Nightmares can come from many sources, including medications you're taking or withdrawing from. Also, traumatic events can come back in our dreams as nightmares. Relationships that break up are generally troubled before the actual end, and this type of situation can be upsetting too. You could work with a therapist on these things. Hopefully the nightmares will resolve - and you will grow, also.

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