Please Help??!
Question: I need some ways to help me cope with severe nightmares, of having surgery, being raped, abused and bullied. and BTW yes I am starting therapy soon, just need something in the mean time.
Answers: I need some ways to help me cope with severe nightmares, of having surgery, being raped, abused and bullied. and BTW yes I am starting therapy soon, just need something in the mean time.
It's good that you recognized that you need help and decided to start therapy. In the meantime, try listening to classical music (or any other music that relaxes you) to create a comfortable environment while you sleep. As childish as this sounds, sleeping with a night-light might help as well. Chamomile tea is also very soothing and is a natural mild sedative. If you really can't get a decent night's sleep, you can try taking a dose of Tylenol PM or another similar medicine. If you find you are really anxious or scared during the night (or any other time), try concentrating on slow deep breathing-- in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Once you start therapy, you might want to consider talking to your therapist about whether he/she feels it would be beneficial to consult with a psychiatrist about medication options.
get involved in sports or some kind of constructive activity to take up your time so you dont dwell on the bad stuff.
You just need to talk to people until you can get professional help. There are forums out there where you can get support (and give it) to people who are in the same situation you are.
Here is one link:
http://www.depressionforums.org/
Check that one out. You can also find more just by googling "depression forums" Good luck!!! And please get that help soon okay?
Stop watching violence in movies and tv.