Nightmares
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Hi @vas
This was very much my husband's experience when I was caring for him. He had very vivid dreams at times and would hit and kick out in his sleep.
There were also times when he would bring his dreams into his waking state, unaware that he was actually awake. For example, if he dreamed that there was a fire he would wake and still be able to see the flames and try to put them out or try to evacuate us all from the house.
I can't recall that he was actually given anything that was able to alleviate those kind of dreams, but that was a few years ago now. Others might have more up to date information that could help you.
This was very much my husband's experience when I was caring for him. He had very vivid dreams at times and would hit and kick out in his sleep.
There were also times when he would bring his dreams into his waking state, unaware that he was actually awake. For example, if he dreamed that there was a fire he would wake and still be able to see the flames and try to put them out or try to evacuate us all from the house.
I can't recall that he was actually given anything that was able to alleviate those kind of dreams, but that was a few years ago now. Others might have more up to date information that could help you.
Hello Vas. Sorry I can’t really suggest anything. My husband has the most dreadful nightmares, but he doesn’t have dementia of any sort. Last night he woke us both up trying to escape from a submerged car. I always tell him to think of something nice to try and influence lovely dreams, but clearly that doesn’t work!
Do they tend to be the same theme of nightmare? If they are you could try agreeing a sentence or two your husband could say to you to try to bring you back into reality. Also not watching anything distressing or thought provoking/keeping off social media for a couple of hours before bed may help. Best wishes.
I'm very so sorry you go are going til the through that bad dream I'm like to think when I'm lay down think about all the good things about this life the Lord is give me that way when I'm wake up can still be think about that good when is sleep I'm pray for you dear lady this is Matt God bless you
I’m another who had only heard of white noise. Thanks for raising the subject here @vas and @Denomi.
I had a look for some information on it all -
www.healthyhearing.com
I had a look for some information on it all -
Understanding noise
Did you know noises come in colors like white, pink and brown? This concept is related to the frequency of the sound. Find out if they're a good idea for sleeping, focusing or masking tinnitus.
www.healthyhearing.com
I don't usually remember my dreams but I can get violent in my sleep. Last fall when camping and in our tent sleeping, my brother who was next to me in the tent rolled over and was about to touch me to see if I was awake, when suddenly I was upright with my fist ****** at his head. Saying "don't ****** try me or I'll dust you right now you **********". He is also one of my closest friends. Oh I forgot to mention that the first night he said I rolled over and whispered in his ear "don't tell anyone". Good thing we have a good sense of humour. Keep smiling and keep them guessing.
Hi all,
When I knew a professor who ran a sleep research lab for many years, he swore by a hot milky drink like Horlicks several hours before going to bed. He had the research on that with a variety of patients and volunteers, that showed that in general it improved the quality of sleep. His name was Professor Ian Oswald.
David Joseph
When I knew a professor who ran a sleep research lab for many years, he swore by a hot milky drink like Horlicks several hours before going to bed. He had the research on that with a variety of patients and volunteers, that showed that in general it improved the quality of sleep. His name was Professor Ian Oswald.
David Joseph
I have them from time to time. The most terrifying thing is that they are so realistic that sometimes you never know was it just a bad dream or it happened for real.
Yes, sometimes I have terrible nightmares that can affect my sleep and my partner's sleep. I understand how unpleasant it can be to experience such dreams. You should discuss this with your partner and perhaps seek professional help to find ways to improve your sleep quality and cope with nightmares. Certain relaxation techniques or changes in sleep patterns may help reduce the frequency and intensity of nightmares.
David Joseph
I have been taking the Donepezil for seven and a half months, and my experience is that the vividness of my dreams, which were very vivid in the first two or three months, have gradually become less vivid. Nightmares have subsided a little sooner and have become rare or non-existent in the last three months.
If anything, my dreams have become funny ha-ha or funny peculiar or simply fading, confused or confusing, and harder to remember after wakening. I hope this might help, because so far the Donepezil seems to be helping so far.
David Joseph
