#lion dream

[dreamsb0u]

@shadowy-suitcase-herring-neck

I forgor part lion so I just did a straight up lion mb 💀💀

[whisperthatruns]

as if toughing it out answered terror,                         answered it, yes, like a brutal father, I wake with the baked desert                         air in my ear, its throb a dryer,                         scratches at my left arm, mauled memory, etched net of scar wondering about harm, what it                           wants from me.

Monica Raymond, from “Lion Dream”

[mageofcolors]

i had a dream that the election was decided by who ran an obstacle course faster. and to my dismay i think trump was winning. it was absolutely terrifying

[shelbys-advice-blog]

URGENT- I had a bad dream that triggered my paranoia and I'm crying and I feel suffocated and I'm really and I'm tempted to take down all of my social media sites and I think I saw a lion in my dream and I think I read somewhere that if I lion is in your dream, it's warning you about something and I'm so scared I don't want my dream to happen I'm shaking

Hi darling (:

Honey, lets do some deep breathing. Breathe in through your nose 1... 2... 3... and exhale though your mouth 1... 2... 3... once more. Breathe in though your mouth 1... 2... 3... and exhale though your nose.

Its going to be okay, I can assure you that you’re going to be okay. Repeat after me..

I’m safe

I’m going to be okay

Deep breathes

Having nightmares is normal, but it you have them a lot or you have the same nightmare over and over again or if it affects your sleep you might want to go see your doctor. Here are some things you can try that might reduce the nightmares

Don’t go to sleep angry or stressed out. Give yourself time to cool down.

Regular sleep patterns = better dreams. Including weekends.

Don’t eat right before bed. In particular, foods that take longer to digest, like meats and cheeses, can increase nightmares.

Reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption.

Cultivate gratitude. If this doesn’t come easy, do a “thankfulness” exercise every day in which you list the aspects of your life that you are thankful for.

Reduce exposure to violent images in the media, especially in the evenings. Horror movies can cause lingering nightmares for years.

Spend time in nature as often as possible, even if this means sitting in a city park for fifteen minutes every day. Many therapists believe that we all suffer from “nature deficiency disorder.”

Don’t sleep on your back. This encourages a special kind of nightmare known as sleep paralysis, in which you feel like you are awake and alert while at the same time you  cannot move. Sufferers also feel breathless and/or sense an “unknown presence” in the room.

Start a gentle body practice like yoga, walking, or tai chi. In general, moderate exercise increases the quality of sleep.

If you have repetitive nightmares, role-play how you will face your nightmare attackers next time.

Keep a dream journal. Often writing it out can dispel a lot of the powerful emotionality.

Keep fresh flowers or aromatic oils in the bedroom. Research shows that good smells positively effects your dreams.

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I’m here for you and I’m here to help you. Hun, now lets talk about your dream. First off, dreams are dreams. They are our subconscious mind playing “games” while we’re sleeping. Dreams cannot hurt you, they cannot define what can/will happen to you. Dreams cannot do anything to you. I know you’re having a hard time breathing and understanding the dreams cannot harm you so I’m going to do my best to explain to you about dreams and such.

First off, I’m in a psychology class in school and I’ve learned about dreams. I’ve learned a few theories about them and I’ve also done some tests with my dreams- I’m going to give you some links on dreams and understanding them more.

Why Do We Dream? - Top Ten Theories

10 theories that explain why we dream

14 Common Dreams and Symbols and Why They’re Important

Once you’ve looked over those links, the next set of advice I have for you is some advice on how you can get some good sleep:

How to improve sleep:

Listen to calming music- Having music in the background is helpful because it allows your mind to flow into the music while you drift off to sleep.

Sleep medication- Talk to your doctor about prescribing you a natural sleep medication if you are having severe instability to sleep.

Calming scents- Having calming scents in your room such as lavender or vanilla are helpful because those scents ease the mind and are very nice to smell.

Comfortable temperature- If your room is too hot or cold, it can be hard to sleep and find that just right stop. I suggest having a fan in the summer time that can blow cool breeze at you, and in the winter have a heater or have a plan to wear more blankets.

Limit distractions- When you’re trying to fall asleep, having things around you that can be distracting, its best to move those things out of the room or turn them off. You could put your cell phone on the counter instead of your nightstand so you are not woken up each time you get a text.

Comfort items- Having stuffed animals or blankets can help improve your sleep because when you have those items, you feel comfortable and in a safe place which is a must for a good nights sleep.

Darling, I understand that you’re scared and not feeling safe and such, and I’m really hoping that my advice helps you and gives you hope that dreams cannot harm you, they’re simply out subconscious mind replaying and taking in things we saw/heard during the day/week. 

Please let me know if you’re ever in the need of some more help, advice, support etc. I’m always here & only an ask away. Take care & don’t forget to smile because you’re amazing :) xx