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In his very interesting book, "Sleep", sleep specialist Dr. Carlos H. Schenck explains the differences between PTSD, night terrors, and nightmares. He states that sleep terrors "are not usually related to psychiatric conditions," and that "nightmares are more closely linked to psychological trauma."
If you are interested in learning more about these conditions, I think you will find Schenck's book highly readable and not too technical for a non-medical audience. If your husband's night activity is a major concern, I suggest that you take him to sleep clinic.
Good luck!
I no longer take personally, have a good laugh and brace myself for the next funny episode.
nothing to see here moderators, better luck next post.. ( plicks )
" a person who doesnt tip in a chinese resteraunt "
Sharon I was just venting!! I am very patient with my Mom and have been caring for her over 12 years...
As my Dad would say " someone has their boxing gloves on"!!
This job requires humor and patience which I have been blessed with.
"Good day, I said Good day"..
When I am in the shower and my mother screams in a panicked voice "Where are you??" I am very patient and reassuring with her. I write my whereabouts on a little whiteboard for her, but I don't get angry when she forgets to look at it.
BUT ... that doesn't mean I'm not gritting my teeth and going grrrrrr behind the shower curtain! Sometimes what we post here is a glimpse behind the shower curtain, and not necessarily how we interact with out loved ones.
Just so you know ...
Just this morning I was in the shower and Mom was looking for me and I wanted to scream.. She knew where I was. She was watching the weather and they said it was slippery outside so she was afraid I went out and might crash my car.. She told me she saw my purse and looked through it to see if my wallet was in it because I might have just taken my wallet and left.. I have never done that or left the house without telling her. Things like this happen daily!! It bugs the crap out of me.. When I explain AGAIN that I would never leave without telling her, she some how turns it around that it's my fault...Grrrrrr!!!!