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Due to my sleep disorder, I have vivid and lengthy dreams. I know how disturbing they can be. I get those dream hangovers, the ones where the mood or emotion carries over into my waking life. I do think about the images and how I can work through them. Sometimes writing them down, like you did here, helps me recognize what's going on.
Breathe through the anxiety. Sometimes I find myself holding my breath. Doing the 4-4-8 helps. Breath in through the nose slowly to the count of 4, hold for the count of 4 and then blow out through the mouth slowly to the count of 8. Repeat a few times. Try it! It works for me!
Love,
Lenina