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Confused Oct 05, 2019 at 05:15 AM
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Hey, all. I have no idea where to even post this, but I really need guidance... I will explain the dream for context, but this question is not about dream analysis, it is about the automatic reaction I'm having to the memory of it.

A few months ago (maybe 5?) I began having glimpses of a memory of a simple dream, a stupid dream really, as I went about my day completing mindless tasks. I can't quite put my finger on what the dream even is, I just know it involves something like watching two random people play some sort of puzzle type of video game. They're trying to escape from a level, but certain parameters are ever changing which keeps them trapped, having to retrace their steps and constantly try new approaches. When I dream about it, I don't even realize it at the time, so it's not like a nightmare which would elicit some sort of reaction in me like quick breathing or a feeling of fear, etc. I am completely neutral when having the dream, I will only realize I've had it as I go about my day.

When the first memories of it began, it was innocent enough: I'd be doing something routine when it would come to mind. I was trying to figure it out because I like dreams, they're very interesting to me and I tend to work with them. With this one, i would catch a glimpse or feeling from it and just as quickly as it came, it would disappear. This would happen maybe 3 times a day for several weeks without a physical reaction and it was no big deal... I recognized it was odd and went about my day.

The first time I had a reaction was when I was mowing my lawn... it came to mind and I felt FIRE in my chest, I was instantly nauseous and almost passed out. The frequency of the memory began to increase, though the details of the dream were still extremely foggy and I couldn't put my finger on any of it like I can now. This reaction went on for months until I became pregnant (it was planned, for the record) and the dream and reactions temporarily subsided as I became more of an insomniac from hormones coursing through my system. I had stopped dreaming until recently (almost at the 2nd trimester, 12 weeks and several days) when I began to sleep better.

So, now I'm having this stupid dream again and the reactions are even more intense... the dream pops in my head, my chest feels like it's on fire, I get extremely lightheaded / dizzy, I begin sweating, can feel my face flush and have to immediately sit down if standing because I feel like I'm going to black out. I'm concerned about what this reaction is doing to our baby :(

So, I guess my question is: does anyone know what this could be or how to stop it?? It's kind of terrifying at this point. I feel like I need to control it an not let it control me, which I can do with some effort, but I'd like to stop it altogether.
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Hello UnsureUsername: I noticed this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to Psych Central.

I'm sorry I don't know what the reaction you're having to this dream is about. What you describe sounds similar to a panic attack. But I'm not a mental health professional. And so that's simply a guess on my part. (Perhaps other members, here on PC, will have some thoughts on the subject.)

I realize this isn't what you were looking for. However here are links to 2 articles, from Psych Central's archives, that talk about Imagery Rehearsal Therapy as a treatment for recurring nightmares plus links to 3 articles that discuss how to cope with panic attacks:

How to Eliminate Recurring Nightmares

A Brief Guide to Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for Nightmare Disorders for Clinicians and Patients

Tips to Cope with a Panic Attack

Living with Panic Attacks

How to Halt and Minimize Panic Attacks

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.

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Could be a heart problem, see your doctor about this.

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