Maxine2804

Hi, I had detox 3 weeks ago this coming Monday but lately I've been getting some really upsetting bad dreams I wake up crying for ages,
Can anyone tell me why I'm getting them and how long will they last

ScottFromWI

It's pretty common to have odd dreams after getting sober. Your mind is adjusting to not being stimulated/sedated all the time. They do definitely become less frequent and less intense...hang in there! And remember they are just dreams...just your mind playing around/blowing off steam!

resolute50

Yup,quite common.
There's actually a forum here on this site devoted to dreams.

Maxine2804

Thanks for reply, I'm new to this site how do I look at that dreams site?

PurpleKnight

The body is adjusting and healing from years of dealing with toxins, it'll take time but things will get better!! Hang in there!!

resolute50

It's here:

Insomnia/Nightmares - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Actually in the mental health forums.
I think it's just there cause there's really no category for dream/nightmares.

Maxine2804

Thanks for that,I guess it's part of all the other crap I'm feeling I'm getting loads of support 3 weeks is the longest I've been sober and people do keep telling me it will get better and I'm holding that thought every time I get a craving

Breadfin

I had dreams of Star Wars characters last nigth. No idea why. I haven't seen that movie in 30 years.

JimJim

I had a dream I was married to Ellie Goulding. I never wanted to wake up.

resolute50

Oh,it gets better.
Everything gets better once alcohol is out of the picture.

My dreams always involved going to get alcohol and then not going in.
Or being pressured and leaving the situation.