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Nightmares an indication of anxiety or something else?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 244840" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I have bipolar and I used to have very graphic, realistic nightmares. It's common in bipolar disorder, especially if they are extremely graphic and gory. But once I woke up I knew they were just dreams, even as a kid. You may want to have him evaluated again by a neuropsychologist. Anxiety doesn't usually stand alone (I have that too). That's normally caused standing with something else that triggers that anxiety. On the right medications, I don't even remember my dreams anymore...lol. Has your son just been weaned from his medication or has it been a while? Weaning from an antidepressant PLUS a benzo could cause LOTS of symptoms, including nightmares. On the other hand, the wrong medications can too--the Prozac could have caused them. It's really a dance--getting the medications right--or seeing if the child does better off medications. Again, I'd see a neuropsychologist for an evaluation. Not all kids have a lot of nightmares. It's some sort of red flag. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 244840, member: 1550"] I have bipolar and I used to have very graphic, realistic nightmares. It's common in bipolar disorder, especially if they are extremely graphic and gory. But once I woke up I knew they were just dreams, even as a kid. You may want to have him evaluated again by a neuropsychologist. Anxiety doesn't usually stand alone (I have that too). That's normally caused standing with something else that triggers that anxiety. On the right medications, I don't even remember my dreams anymore...lol. Has your son just been weaned from his medication or has it been a while? Weaning from an antidepressant PLUS a benzo could cause LOTS of symptoms, including nightmares. On the other hand, the wrong medications can too--the Prozac could have caused them. It's really a dance--getting the medications right--or seeing if the child does better off medications. Again, I'd see a neuropsychologist for an evaluation. Not all kids have a lot of nightmares. It's some sort of red flag. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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