Nightmares!

Do you suffer from nightmares? I have, still do actually. All my life I have had nightmares, I can even remember them in primary school.

They were the sought of dream from which you wake with in a cold sweat, heart pounding, too afraid to move, with every sense straining to locate the danger. Let me tell you it's not a fun experience. I have never had a normal dream, as such, only ever nightmares.

When I was in my early twenties I bought a dreamcatcher and it made a huge difference. Oh don't get me wrong, the nightmares didn't stop but they lost their edge. No longer absolutely terrifying but still there.

I was hoping it was just me but my don has complained every now and then of a bad dream. Tonight makes me think he's going to be like me.

I got home from work just before midnight and tucked him in (he kicks his blankets off just like his dad). Not long after I went to bed I started to hear a funny noise.

When I went to investigate he's in his bed sobbing his heart out, tears rolling down his face. What I could hear was that hiccuping sound you make when really distressed.

I got into his bed to cuddle him and when he could finally talk he told me he had had a sad dream. A little boy had gotten lost and had to live with other people, not his parents. Eventually he settled and went back to sleep.

I didn't. I spent the next few hours worrying about the fact that he has nightmares and trying to work out what to do. I still don't know!

Any suggestions?