Boyfriend's Night Terrors are Really Scaring Me!!!

[gildedangel]

Thank you all so much for the advice! His mother still won't have him go see a specialist, but I might make up that he did something like that again so that he can go see a sleep therapist. After all, its not like he remembers....He hasn't had any problems since, but there is always that chance, and I don't want to be asleep if he were to try something like that again. I was lucky that I had woken up. Thank you all so much again ladies; you always give the best advice! :0

 

[Kazzii-Loves-MA]

Hey hunny,
i suffer with this also, i swear in my sleep, i ''fight'' in my sleep, talk gibberish, walk downstairs (although i am still asleep). i have done this since i was about 9 (Im now 17). i often disturb my boy friend when he is asleep, by talking and taking the duvet from him. He tells me in the morning and i didnt even know id done it. i think the only think to do is go to a sleep apnia clinic or get hypno therapy. Maybe these could help? Otherwise im not sure much can be done, i hope you and your boy friend get this sorted out hunny. kindest regards Kayleigh x x

 

[HOTasFCUK]

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Originally Posted by gildedangel Thank you all so much for the advice! His mother still won't have him go see a specialist, but I might make up that he did something like that again so that he can go see a sleep therapist. After all, its not like he remembers....He hasn't had any problems since, but there is always that chance, and I don't want to be asleep if he were to try something like that again. I was lucky that I had woken up. Thank you all so much again ladies; you always give the best advice! :0

I really think he should seek out some help. It will benefit both you since you will rest easy & sleep peacefully. He won't have to worry about his night terrors and if he may scare/harm you and you won't have to be awakened by his terrors. Just remind him you want to help him & it will be not only good for both of you, but he won't have to deal with this forever.

As for his mom, remind her that its not her who has to sleep next to him everynight, its you! And if she doesn't want to send him to a specialist, he should seek out another doctor who is willing to help! Good luck to you both!

 

[Nepenthe]

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Originally Posted by gildedangel I don't think that this is a suppression issue (as far as I am aware) as he has had night terrors since he was a baby, and there have been worse ones than this. He has never gone through anything traumatic or scarring as far as I know. I want him to go do a sleep study; but that would be hard to do as these episodes come randomly, he could have them every day of the week or once a month. He actually doesn't have real health insurance (his mom is really booksmart, but she is really dumb when it comes to finances...), so it would be expensive to go. Thank you ladies for the great advice though, I really appreciate it! I am going to keep working on him to convince his mom that he needs to go see someone. If you have anymore advice it would be greatly appreciated!

There are a lot of things that go on in the mind that we don't consciously know about or remember. I think it's aweome that you're so determined to get to the source of it.. despite the lack of help from his mother.

All the best in finding your answers.

 

[moonlit]

sounds scary to me, I think he would need to visit a specialist, therapy might help? I get these scary dreams all the time.. like some psycopath trying to cut off my finger ,ewww, or some one chasing me! it disturbs me but i dont scream.. I saw final destination recently and it was gory , the blood etc, and it disturbs me.. listening to a calm song before I sleep helps me..

I also worry a lot about death when I am awake. I sometimes dream that my parents are dead.. scares the sh*t outa me..

I guess something is disturbing ur bf..my case isnt so bad.. its livable.. I do tell my friends abt my fear of death but it doesnt harm me..