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Suggest Medication For Nightmares Causing Sleeplessness

Hi, for months now my bestfriend of 10 years and i is always on a constant fight over a childhood friend of her whom she met again online after almost 15 years. who is now separated but not divorce to his wife,and a father and who is presently in a relationship. I feel like she is startng to fall for him and i advice her to reduced her time chatting with him before its too late, and she says thank u for my concern but then i ve found out she hides from me everytime they communicate.thats where our fight always started and lately for almost 2 straight weeks now i am having the same nightmare about this guy playing fool of my friend and i kept on seeing his face laughing at me in my dreams, i always wake up shouting and on some nights even crying. Please help me, what shall i do to have a nightmare free sleep. thank you
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
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Neurologist 's  Response
Hello,

Nightmares are rarely addressed through medications. The best means to manage them is through cognitive behavioral therapy. However, that is usually necessary in the setting of nightmares after major traumatic events, in your case before undergoing psychotherapy sessions I would first try to calmly talk to your friends, tell her how you feel, that alone should help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olsi Taka,
Neurologist
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Suggest Medication For Nightmares Causing Sleeplessness

Hello, Nightmares are rarely addressed through medications. The best means to manage them is through cognitive behavioral therapy. However, that is usually necessary in the setting of nightmares after major traumatic events, in your case before undergoing psychotherapy sessions I would first try to calmly talk to your friends, tell her how you feel, that alone should help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olsi Taka, Neurologist