The problem with nightmares is not actually the feeling when you wake up, but it can bring back upsetting memories. Most especially if it brings back the pain that are associated with sexual abuse or sexual assault. Nightmares can be repeated day after day, weeks, months or even years -- even right after an abusive event. There are times when it appears out of nowhere, making it hard to understand. That is why some people seek for help, like having Hypnotherapy SA or psychology sessions just to let go of the burden. These vivid dreams can produce a lot unsatisfying effects. To start, you can feel lonely, stressed out, vulnerable, angry, guilt and shame. You can also have trouble in breathing, chest pains, sweating and will leave you shaking. Having to experience this, people may find it hard to sleep again because they fear that it will happen again. If this happened to men, the society expects that they have total control over it since they can handle anything given to them. This is definitely not true! Men, women, young and old can have the same experience. All they have to do is try to overcome their feelings by helping themselves. Nonetheless, if it gets worst, try asking for professional help. Since this unfortunate event can happen when you least expect it, there are some things that you can do for the meantime: -You must assure yourself that you are in a safe environment and a traumatic experience that you are remembering is not happening now. Practice breathing slowly and deeply the moment you wake up, this will relax your muscles. -Be aware of your present location by looking around, touching the things you can reach, and stomping your feet on the floor to name a few. -Make sure that you are physically safe by turning the lights on, walking around the house and checking the locks. -If you have trouble going back to sleep, you can read a magazine or a book, listen to a relaxing music or watch television. If you can put aside the nightmare and concentrate with your regular responsibilities, then that is good. But if this becomes something disrupting, then you might want to try these exercises: -Try writing down that unpleasant dream in details, if you can. Through this, you have the freedom to change how it ended. And before going to sleep, you can rehearse this preferred vision for about 5-15 minutes. -Perform a relaxation exercise, something that you are familiar with. This can help you fall asleep peacefully. If you wake up in the middle of the night, repeat this exercise again. Remember that these are just some helpful ways of dealing with your nightmares. If these tips are not working for you, then you could always ask guidance from the experts. There are available Hypnotherapy Adelaide sessions that cater to these kind of problems. By talking to a professional, it will be easier for you to overcome this dilemma.