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Nightmares, autism and ptsd

LJ51125

Hi, I get a lot of nightmares (almost daily) linked to ptsd and past trauma. They are usually very personal and extremely distressing in theme. Personally I find myself in a low mood (to be expected) but then question if outcomes could have been different.

I tend to overthink and now I’m wondering just how much has been affected because of being autistic (past trauma, friendships, relationships… everything). I do try not to dwell on things but sometimes they are intrusive thoughts that I literally can’t control.

I’m just curious if anyone else experiences this and if so, how does it affect your autism?

I’m sorry for asking and hope it doesn’t trigger anyone, that is the very last thing I would want to do.

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  • I can relate to this, being autistic and having PTSD. I do have nightmares from time to time and disturbed sleep is a nightly ritual but I have long since accepted this and enjoy waking early and having some peace and quiet. The past is a foreign country as LP Hartley wrote so please do not dwell on past events that you cannot control. I find that my thoughts are now more towards dealing with future events and having the experience to better handle them.     

  • in reply to LucyLandRover

    That is definitely a healthy and positive way to deal with it. I do try to be optimistic where possible but I also have some unhealthy coping mechanisms which I am slowly starting to change. Thank you for sharing your experience, for what it’s worth I’m sorry you know the struggles firsthand

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