My brother is having nightmares. . .help!?!


Question: My brother is having nightmares!. !. !.help!!?
My twin brother keeps waking up at night crying because he has really bad nightmares!. We share a room (don't ask) so I usually wake up too when I hear him crying!. I usually get up and hold him and tell him everything's okay, and after that he's fine, but he's afraid to go back to sleep!. He says that all he can remember from his dreams is being in really bad pain!. This has been going on for several months and it usually happens three-five nights a week!. I
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Go ahead and tell your mom, but let her know that you had promised not to tell!. It's honorable that you don't want to break a trust, but you need to see that your mom is better equipped to deal with this situation!. Your mom loves both of you very much!. She wouldn't want your brother to continue suffering when she may be able to help him!. Also, your mom wouldn't want you alone to bear the burden of your brother's problem!. Tell your mom what's going on!. You'll be glad you did!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Are you completly sure nothing has happened to him that could be causing this!? I live with a person with PTSD and she wakes up frequently with nightmares/nightterrors!. I know it is hard to think that something may have happened to him!.
Is he willing to seek a counselors help there may be something going on with him he can't talk about!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes it's very sweet you care for your brother the way you do!. The best advise I can give is to look up dream disorders and try to learn about what may be causing them and maybe how to prevent them!. I hope that helpsWww@Answer-Health@Com

Maybe call a doctor and ask!. I just want to tell you that it sreally sweet that you hold him and make sure hes okWww@Answer-Health@Com





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