Hello, I am new to the sleep group but I went through the past year of posts first to make sure I am not duplicating anything. I am not sure, but here goes.

have recurring nightmares. Sometimes I wake up feeling absolutely traumatized from them. My head is not right, I cannot think clearly, my body is locked up, writhing,

I have a crippling migraine. It takes hours, if not all day, for these feelings to subside.

A little about me: Bipolar I, complex PTSD, history of abuse (to me), OCD, female professional who had to change career due to mental issues, family history of mental illness, seizures, and S——-.

Alcohol disorder but 6 years sober now, most recent abuser is gone (ex spouse). Under care by psych doc & therapist.

These nightmares and the effects upon waking are serious quality of life issues and are affecting my ability to work. They seem to get worse when I am under stress. Any insights?