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    How To Stop Bad Dreams In 7 Steps, Because Nightmares Are No Fun

    A lot of psychological issues — like PTSD and borderline personality disorder — cause sufferers to have frequent vivid nightmares. How To Stop Bad Dreams In 7 Steps, Because Nightmares Are No Fun GABRIELLE MOSS Most of us grapple with nightmares as kids — but becoming an adult doesn’t automatically make us stop having bad dreams. In fact, researchers estimate that three-quarters of all of our dreams are nightmares, even if we don’t live anywhere near Elm Street — we just usually don’t remember our dreams after we wake up. And if you’re one of the five to 10 percent of adults who have at least more than one nightmare…

  • Biology,  Borderline Personality Disorder,  Medication

    Sleep and BPD

    One of the physical aspects of BPD is problems with sleep. People with BPD are likely to have trouble going to sleep and trouble getting up in the morning. One of the reasons is the “ruminating” aspect of BPD. Another seems to be that their brain chemistry is configured in such a way to utilize serotonin ineffectively. Many people with BPD will require sleep medications and sometimes will take these medications in large doses. Some people find that these comfortable ear plugs for sleeping, really help them sleep at night. This inability to sleep and awake punctually can also contribute to a visit to the disciplinary board or getting fired…