Ugly dream taunting me

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Registered: 06-03-2005
Ugly dream taunting me
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Tue, 06-07-2005 - 4:55pm
A few days back I had a bad dream like my ear is having a severe infection. There are lot of worms and insects inside my ear. I trying forget that picture, but the dream is so settled in my mind that the ugly picture comes right before my eyes often. I feel dizzy, nauseating, chill when I think abt it. I cant sleep, eat or do any work for the last 2 weeks. I thought slowly I will overcome this but somehow I cant get rid of that image from my mind. I have a busy life, but now I can't concentrate on work. I am not sure if this is a physical problem or mental problem. Should I go to the doctor for this problem. Has anyone had similar problems before? I am afraid that I getting some mental illness!
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Registered: 12-08-2004
Tue, 06-07-2005 - 9:27pm
dreams can be very disturbing and real. the other night i woke up in a sweat because i had a very vivid dream about a person i know, and in my dream they commited suicide. i won't get into details, but it still bothers me. i dont think you have a mental illness--you just had a disturbing dream! I know it sucks and is frightening, but eventually you will forget about it. sorry, there isn't much advice i can give you. try to think happy thoughts, eliminate scary movies or tv shows from your life. things like that help my dreams and all around thoughts become more positive. if you are religious, try asking God for help. best of luck!
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 06-08-2005 - 4:28am

Hi! Nice to have you here. Dreams can be disturbing, but they don't generally lead to mental illness. In fact, even scary dreams have a purpose. From what I have read, our dreams @ night help us to sort through our daytime fears & concerns. With time passing, I think you won't be bothered so much with this dream. Here's a good article to read. Just click on the link. Good luck to you & GBU! (((hugs))) jan


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