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Suggest Remedies For Chronic Nightmares
Question: I frequently have very physical dreams where I fight people or creatures in my dreams. Often I will punch at the person o. Sometimes I end up lunging in my sleep and will punch the bedside table or fall out of bed.
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is actually a normal experience that a lot of people have. Physical things happening in dreams sometimes translate into physical actions in sleep. It is not dangerous. However, if you are very concerned about it, you could try a benzodiazepine medication such as clonazepam. These have side effects including sedation and memory loss so you'll have to weight the pros and cons with your doctor.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is actually a normal experience that a lot of people have. Physical things happening in dreams sometimes translate into physical actions in sleep. It is not dangerous. However, if you are very concerned about it, you could try a benzodiazepine medication such as clonazepam. These have side effects including sedation and memory loss so you'll have to weight the pros and cons with your doctor.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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