Nightmares

[DiscoDan]

Recently, I've been having some fairly horrendous nightmares. Not so much of the "frightening boogie-man" type (the type which I have no problem completely switching around mid-dream), as of the "slow torture you can do nothing about" type. They remind me a bit of dreams I've had when I was sick with the flu and a high fever, only toned-down slightly (but not much) and occurring on an almost weekly basis. I hate these types of dreams because I always wake up feeling miserable and exhausted afterward.

Anyone have any strategies for conquering this type of dream mid-dream? Or perhaps general nightmare strategies?

[Adelina]

I completely eliminated all nightmares by-
eliminating all meat from my diet

I happen to be sensitive to it

but I think that dreams definitely have a biochemical component
and perhaps spiritual component as well

try it?

[amixa]

Your subconscious could be trying to tell you something. Often if it wants to get your attention it will turn something into a nightmare even though it doesn't necessarily mean a negative thing.
Is it the same reoccuring dream? or just you find yourself helpless?
it could be reflecting any suppressed feelings or something you didn't deal with fully yet.
think about your life lately... and see how it could possibly symbolize any thing that had been going on when you started having these dreams.

[pamelajbelter]

Recurring dreams normally have meanings. Aside from being terrified is there anything signifigant that you notice? This may be a sign of an internal struggle, are you stressed about something? I have had recurring nightmares about zombies. One had my father-in-law and brother-in-law in them and with out going into detail, they were in a spiritual struggle that was hurting our family.