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<blockquote data-quote="1 Day At a Time" data-source="post: 243773" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>Jess,</p><p></p><p>Both my Dad and I have suffered with night terrors for many years. I really believe, at least for us, this problem is genetic. Thank goodness neither of my guys seem to have the problem, although difficult child does sometimes walk in his sleep.</p><p></p><p>I know that my problem is entering REM sleep immediately upon falling asleep. I can (and do ) fall asleep anytime and anywhere - and the dreams start right up. That kind of sleep is definitely not restful, so I fight against it. Movies at the theatre are definitely out, I just can't stay awake for them. There is no way that I can have a restful nap!! </p><p></p><p>Sometimes I know that I am half awake- dreaming and sometimes I don't. This is only after many years of experience ; and I never knew when I was a child. Then, it was all "real" to me. The problem is that I can get up, move around and talk when I am in REM - and I'm guessing that your daughter can as well. It's all just kind of a mixed up rush of visions and ideas from my day and it really makes no sense when I "talk" to someone when I'm asleep. However, it's all very real at the time. Overexcitement and fatigue definitely contribute. </p><p></p><p>I have found over the years that I do better if I gradually "wind down" in the evening. I take a warm bath, and I listen to soothing music. I usually read a calming book, and enter my sleep state in that way. Definitely no exciting movies , television, music , or conversation are allowed! This has definitely helped me to ease the entry into the sleep cycle. </p><p></p><p>Maybe you can find some techniques that work for your daughter - a pleasant story time, with a little massage? I know that it is terrifying to see your daughter in this state, but I truly believe that with time you can help her to calm herself and prevent the episodes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1 Day At a Time, post: 243773, member: 3704"] Jess, Both my Dad and I have suffered with night terrors for many years. I really believe, at least for us, this problem is genetic. Thank goodness neither of my guys seem to have the problem, although difficult child does sometimes walk in his sleep. I know that my problem is entering REM sleep immediately upon falling asleep. I can (and do ) fall asleep anytime and anywhere - and the dreams start right up. That kind of sleep is definitely not restful, so I fight against it. Movies at the theatre are definitely out, I just can't stay awake for them. There is no way that I can have a restful nap!! Sometimes I know that I am half awake- dreaming and sometimes I don't. This is only after many years of experience ; and I never knew when I was a child. Then, it was all "real" to me. The problem is that I can get up, move around and talk when I am in REM - and I'm guessing that your daughter can as well. It's all just kind of a mixed up rush of visions and ideas from my day and it really makes no sense when I "talk" to someone when I'm asleep. However, it's all very real at the time. Overexcitement and fatigue definitely contribute. I have found over the years that I do better if I gradually "wind down" in the evening. I take a warm bath, and I listen to soothing music. I usually read a calming book, and enter my sleep state in that way. Definitely no exciting movies , television, music , or conversation are allowed! This has definitely helped me to ease the entry into the sleep cycle. Maybe you can find some techniques that work for your daughter - a pleasant story time, with a little massage? I know that it is terrifying to see your daughter in this state, but I truly believe that with time you can help her to calm herself and prevent the episodes. [/QUOTE]
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