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jerycrkdwlr 09/12/2011

I wanted to write this yesterday morning but all i could do was huttle on the couch with an awfull head ache that still hanging in today. I thought the frighting dreams were over after the therapy and the EMDR but i guess im not letting go of some suppressed memories that still are tucked away some where. This time some one came into the bedroom and threw the blanket over my head and was suffocating me till i woke up pleading no and gasping for air.I was to afraid to go back to sleep and thats probably where the head ache came from. I want to phone my therapist but i d\ont know if our insurance will pay for seeing her again and feel embarrised that this is still happening. Ive also felt like i dont know where else to go in my life.Its like a wall thats been thown in front of me. Im going back to my corner on the couch for now because its safe and comforting till my wife comes home.

looney1 09/12/2011

Just a thought jery, could it be possible you have sleep apnoea, where you stop breathing for a short while then wake gasping for air? If you have developed this it could explain your feeling of suffocation then PTSD kicks in to take over. I'd look into it. Good luck.

jerycrkdwlr 09/12/2011

Thanks Looney-I did think of that one too-I also took a bad fall 2 weeks ago and either cracked or bruised an upper rib on my right side and still herts to take deap breaths. Also love your Avatar

deleted_user 09/12/2011

Hi Jery,
I thought the same as looney1 because my husband wakes up like that sometimes from a nightmare kind of gasping. They did do a sleep study on him and didn't find he needed any meds for it, but the DR said he haid a sleep apnea before the testing. Since you hurt your rib that could also be a big part of it. I suffer from migraines and lack of sleep definitely worsens my headaches. I hope you are able to sleep and maybe if you are able you can try sleepin almost in a sitting position. Recliner if you have it. It seems to help my husband on the nights he keeps waking up. Take care of yourself.

deleted_user 09/13/2011

Hi Jery, It sounds like a really horrible dream. The sleep apnea idea seems like a good one. I dearly hope you find some way to rest and feel better. Take Care. Laura

jerycrkdwlr 09/13/2011

Thank you both for support-The only good thing about the dream this time was there was somebody in the room who tried to help me.Im guessing that person was me

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