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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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  • Hello Wave 

    I also suffer from problems sleeping. Its been like this for as long as I can remember. I take a long time to get to sleep and when I do it is restless, constantly changing my sleeping position and moving around. Its exhausting!

    I do have nightmares or recurring dreams a few times a week however I have PTSD also so I am unsure if this is what is behind the nightmares. 

    So far I haven't found anything that helps, other than getting to the point of total exhaustion and being unable to stay awake any longer. I can't ever remember waking up feeling rested. 

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  • Hello Wave 

    I also suffer from problems sleeping. Its been like this for as long as I can remember. I take a long time to get to sleep and when I do it is restless, constantly changing my sleeping position and moving around. Its exhausting!

    I do have nightmares or recurring dreams a few times a week however I have PTSD also so I am unsure if this is what is behind the nightmares. 

    So far I haven't found anything that helps, other than getting to the point of total exhaustion and being unable to stay awake any longer. I can't ever remember waking up feeling rested. 

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