Browncoat Bar & Grill - Whiskey in the Jar
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UPDATED: Monday, May 14, 2007 12:25
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Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
Sadly this is not happening. Went to bed at 10:30 in the end and it is now 2:15am and I am up and shaking from the most disturbing nightmare I have ever had, afraid to go back to sleep.
Emma - I don't have any fail-safe advice for avoiding nightmares. For your sake I really wish that I did. I can only say find something that you find comforting and bring that with you to bed. Favorite stuffed animal? (I'm an old guy and I still have mine from when I was 5 somewhere in a box.) Concentrate on that. Think about those memories. Try to fall back asleep with those positive thoughts in mind, rather than dwelling on the nightmare.
And *hugs*. Lots of *hugs*. I wish I had more - oh wait - here is another *hug*.
Sweet dreams, precious Emma.
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Yipes! Emma, that's horrible!
What I've always heard is that everyone in a dream represents some part of ourselves. What aspect of youself is represented by the crew and your sister? What might these aspects be having issues with? What about them might be harming you or turning violent? That's really all I've got; my mom's the one that's good at these. She's really good at saying "Well, your subconcious is probably trying to tell you this..." which always helps me see it as a message rather than a terror. *huggggs* I hope you can sleep again!
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Lots of *hugs*. I wish I had more - oh wait - here is another *hug*.
Sweet dreams, precious Emma.
Thank you, that is so lovely. I feel much comforted!
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Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Hey, PR. While waiting for Emma, let me ask - did you get your chocolate cinnamon in the mail?
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Originally posted by EmmaRigby:Quote:
Lots of *hugs*. I wish I had more - oh wait - here is another *hug*.
Sweet dreams, precious Emma.
Thank you, that is so lovely. I feel much comforted!
I used to have a lot of nightmares as a little kid. Fewer and fewer over the years. I'm of the non-professional opinion that your brain scares you and that it generates new neural pathways. So you are training your brain to handle real-life stress, which is a good thing. My wife says I'm very calm under fire - my early nightmares could be why.
Oops - here is another: *hug*
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That's an interesting way to look at it!
I wonder, has anyone else had dreams where people they love and respect turn evil? I've occasionally (okay quite often!) had deeply disturbing dreams where I'm getting hot and heavy with someone I am not at all attracted to (even relatives! Ick!) and I'm starting to worry about the state of my psyche!
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Originally posted by FlyVote:
did you get your chocolate cinnamon in the mail?
I did indeed
Thank you so much! And thanks for the little note, too; starting to get slightly nervous 'bout the new job and everything. I know it'll be fine, just one of those things when I've never done it before so I'm nervous. So yes, thank you 
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You'll be great PR! If you can deal with the stress they laid on you in your old job, getting to know a few new colleagues and learn the ropes will seem like a doddle!
Right, I might try the sleep thing again in a minute. Wish me luck! 
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Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
I wonder, has anyone else had dreams where people they love and respect turn evil? I've occasionally (okay quite often!) had deeply disturbing dreams where I'm getting hot and heavy with someone I am not at all attracted to (even relatives! Ick!) and I'm starting to worry about the state of my psyche!
I've had both kinds. Remember, it's not always representing the person themself. Though I'm pretty sure the one where my ex slit my throat and drank my blood could be translated pretty literally, as the break up was sapping my energy
But that's beside the point. Usually people represent an aspect of you, and the symbols are all... crazy.
*edit* Sleep well, Emma! *gets Emma a soft plushie bunny to snuggle with*
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Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
That's an interesting way to look at it!
I wonder, has anyone else had dreams where people they love and respect turn evil? I've occasionally (okay quite often!) had deeply disturbing dreams where I'm getting hot and heavy with someone I am not at all attracted to (even relatives! Ick!) and I'm starting to worry about the state of my psyche!
Dreams (I think) are not about your conscious mind. I don't see them as an indication of your current desires as much as your effort to deal with those desires. Kissing your brother in a dream? I don't see that as you really wanting to kiss your brother. Instead your brain is saying "Here is something icky/stressful - deal with it". Then your brain trains itself to deal with whatever it is.
Having come to that realization as a young adult, I took a big step toward fewer bad dreams.
Again: Sweet dreams and go hug a stuffed animal. *hug*
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