Recurring night terrors, affecting daily functioning?!

Question: Recurring night terrors, affecting daily functioning?

For the past couple of weeks, I've experienced extremely vivid nightmares. So vivid that when I wake up I am still in such a state of intense anxiety that affects the way I function throughout the day. I am drenched in sweat when I wake up and the next morning I am so tired. I have panic disorder and am taking Paxil 20mg daily to treat it. Could this medication be affecting what I dream about and how often. I should also mention that since I've been on the medication, I've dreamed every single night. I never used to dream, it used to happen as seldom as twice a year or so. I'm 22 years old, and healthy (at least physically). Is there any medication that can be taken with an anti-depressant to treat these nightmares? Any other suggestions welcome. Thanks

Answers:

I am in the EXACT same situation as you. It is common when starting some anti-depressants.

I have panic disorder and they just put me on Lamictal. I had and have the scariest dreams when I started it and when I miss a pill.

believe it or not a sinus infection can cause vivid nightmares, traumatic past experiences will also cause night terrors, since your having panic attacks it sounds like stress, open up and release the hurt feelings then replace the negative thinking with positive thoughts, this takes practice, try the herb Valerian, it promotes relaxation and sleep

You should consult your physician immediately.

Each individual may react differently to medications.

Any generalization pertinent to your reaction you should
ignore......go see your doctor.

all antidepressants can cause strong vivid dreams that can wake you and are sometimes called nightmares
you could swap overnight to another paxil type med and hope for more pleasant dreams

paxil is known to give bad dreams... its on the warning label.. if its affecting ur everyday life u should maybe think about changing this medication...

Change your medication. Dreams come from happenings of the day. Try reading a simple book before going to bed.

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