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Do you suffer from nightmares or any other sleep disorders?

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I've read several times that Autistic individuals suffer from higher anxiety levels than non-Autistic ones.

I myself suffer from nightmares, for as long as I can remember, that is more than 15 years at least, with varying frequency but on average 1/day, everyday.

There seem to be some studies here and there about a possible link between Au and Nightmares or Sleep Disorders, but I wonder if there is any significance or not.

It's possible that there isn't any strong link as well.

So my questions are:

1. Do you suffer from nightmares or sleep disorders?

2. If you do, did you find practices that helps reduce them?

As for myself, I have tried some things like hot baths, breathing techniques, even medication. None has really helped.

3. Have you read any interesting study in this regard (i.e autism connection to Nightmares or Sleep Disorders.)

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  • I used to have some recurring nightmares as a kid/teenager, but don't have them anymore. I still remember the full nightmare to this day. It's not even related to any of my big fears. If I dream.

    I think it was 2 years ago I realised that I've suffered with insomnia for at least a decade. I don't know when it started or if it's always been a thing. It would often take me 1-3 hours to get to sleep 5-7 nights a week. Sometimes it has taken 3-5 hours. It was caused by anxiety and dwelling on things that I was trying to find solutions to. Sometimes technical challenges from my job, but many times trying to work out social or people problems.

    I went to the GP about depression, but the help I got also helped with anxiety, insomnia, and many other things, and I've learned to separate work and life better.

    I also seem to sleep better when away in my campervan. I think it's that it's a different location away from things that might be affecting me mentally, whilst also being a familiar space.

  • in reply to D

    Sadly, yes. I get trends of strong or unsettling dreams, but few are conventional nightmares. 

    The problem is I haven't had more than half a dozen full sleeps since I was a boy. It is much worse now at 32 where I wake up regularly. Usually it's around 2am, then 4am, then between 8-10am. 

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  • in reply to D

    Sadly, yes. I get trends of strong or unsettling dreams, but few are conventional nightmares. 

    The problem is I haven't had more than half a dozen full sleeps since I was a boy. It is much worse now at 32 where I wake up regularly. Usually it's around 2am, then 4am, then between 8-10am. 

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