Does Dreaming Make You Sick?
#233274 - 12/22/05 08:39 AM
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Bevvy
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I've been stable for awhile now and thankfully have few attacks, usually due to drugs more than food. But lately I've been waking up feeling very sick, barely able to make it to the bathroom in time, only to realize that it was a dream, not reality. I'm dreaming about being sick, with cramps, nausea, "D" of course, doubled-over, and then I wake up and have a hard time shaking myself into reality. Those feelings stay with me to the extent that I feel really sick, and some mornings it takes hours for my conscious mind to tell my subconscious, "get over it; it was just a stupid dream!"
I've been up now for an hour and a half, and my tummy is finally starting to calm down. The dream is fading, and as it does, I feel better.
Does this happen to any of you guys?
Bev
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but I don't have D, so it's not dreaming of D. But I have dreams that cause me to be upset and I have a hard time getting over it. I tell myself---IT'S NOT REAL---but I still feel crappy.
I personally think some of my digestive problems are the physical manifestations of stress, upset, worry, etc. So if you're having this mental issue (the dream), it's like it tricks your body into thinking it's real.
The real question is: why are you dreaming of D? Have you ever used the CDs?
Ginger
P.S. I think dreams are very powerful. I don't mean in any kind of ESP/voodoo kind of way...I just think we should pay more attention to them.
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I had bad dreams last night and I'm still not over them! So I agree Ginger, we def. should pay more attn. to dreams and they can affect our moods, etc.
Throughout my life I've had dreams of vomiting, peeing and what not and woke up to "carry them out"  But never just bad dreasm and then not carrying them out 
But I def think it's something to consider Bev! I wouldn't ignore this. Have you done the hypno tapes? If so, were they helpful?
Have you been afraid of hav ing attacks lately?
*hugs* I hope they go away soon!!!!
Sending you lots of love,
Ruch
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Bev - This happens to me too! I have had horrible dreams of having an attack and have woken up feeling ill, but those feelings dissipate as I fully awaken. Drinking some tea and taking it easy in the morning helps me get myself together and I try to shake the memory of what I dreamt. Sometimes telling someone else helps. Fortunately, I don't usually have an attack as a result of a dream. But that unsettling feeling can stay with me all day if I keep thinking about it or thinking the dream means something or is some sort of premonition.
When I really started focusing on following Heather's diet and getting stable, I kept having what I call "Surprise! Poop!" dreams. For example, in one dream, I flushed the toilet and suddenly poop fell from the ceiling and piled all around me (neot on me). In another dream, I was cooking, and when I opened a cupboard door -- Surprise! Poop! Perfectly formed logs of poop were piled up in place of canned fruit and my dear Potato Buds. Very disgusting dreams, actually, and sorry if I shared a bit too much information. 
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YES!!!
#233299 - 12/22/05 10:03 AM
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Wind
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Sometimes R.E.M. makes me wake-up in an ill state, that does fade, but only after about 2-3 hours.
I dream and wake-up feeling physically battered.
I dream and barely make it to the toilet.
Sometimes, my other consciousness is challenged in awakening me to respond the the physical animal self's response/resonance with the dream. It seems to impact my primative consciousness on a very base levil.
Yes, some of them are medication side effects. I suspect (half-know) that some are rooted in past traumas.
It's strange, but I know that the subconscious effects my gastrocolic reflex. No wonder, hypno. is effective for so many IBS'ers.
Weird stuff, eh!
Kate, IBS-D.
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Ruchie, You ROCK!
#233323 - 12/22/05 10:43 AM
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Bevvy
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Quote:
Have you been afraid of having attacks lately?
Are you psychic? OMG! You BET!
One of my biggest problems is entertaining. I dread it. I haven't entertained in YEARS, avoiding it at all cost. I'm an obsessive compulsive who doesn't think anything I do is good enough. It's ridiculous, because I don't judge others when I go to their homes, not in the least -- yet I expect absolute perfection of myself. Thus, I just don't entertain. Simple fix, right?
WRONG. I got "stuck" with an invitation I just had to extend. I want this friend to know I care for her and want to reciprocate her generosity; I had no choice but to invite her over, and she asked that she be invited just before Christmas so she could see my tree.
She's coming tonight.
Yesterday I spent the entire day cleaning, CLEANING, CLEANING! Hubby helped a lot. When I found myself cleaning all my copper pots and pans and polishing all my silver, I realized it was time to quit. Then I got out the holiday Yankee Candles and began melting them down for fragrance throughout the house. (I have to have everything just perfect!) Here's the final result:
I went to bed satisfied that I had done all I could. This morning I woke up to a very upset body, but it was totally the result of dreams. Yes, I have gone through the hypnosis program -- thank God!
I'm not freaking out -- not yet -- but I'll be downing Equalactin in no time. I have the mulled cider working as we speak, and now I'm about to make the mousse. The dinner itself will be a snap; I've made it a million times.
I hope future dinners with my friend will be easier and far more casual; I don't go through this as well as you guys do!
My biggest concern of all -- more so than the food -- is suffering an attack through it all -- not through the food or the ambience, but the stress in preparing it!
Thanks; it's good to know others have attack dreams.
Bevvy
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I have this same problem. I invite people over, friends---who I've known for ever, most don't have their own houses, and we're all young---and I totally stress! I spend hours cleaning until my back hurts and I'm irritable. And I'm a baker---I don't cook dinners, that's my husband's deal---but I'll spend a whole day baking and I'm NEVER 100% satisfied. EVEN though everyone likes what I make. I always think it could have been better. Prettier. Something. And if my husband tries to talk to me while I'm baking? Forget it! I tell him just to steer clear, cause I'm too stressed. (Even though I love to bake?!?!?)
And when I go to my friends' places---I never inspect how clean the house is, or spend too much time analyzing the quality of food. What on earth is my (our) problem!?!?
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Oh yeah! When hubby comes into the kitchen and offers his help, I yell, "get outta my kitchen!" This morning he made the mistake of offering some help. I said, "OMG, I forgot to buy cheesecloth! What will I tie my spices in for my mulled cider!?" He grabbed his keys and drove into town -- mostly to get away from me -- but also to stop at the store to pick up the cheesecloth. He's a gem and deserves better then me!
Yes, you're right; I never inspect how clean my friends' homes are. In fact, the dirtier, the more comfortable I feel. I don't think it has anything to do with expectations from others, it's expectations from ourselves. We expect more from ourselves for some stupid reason, and no matter what we do, it's not good enough to satisfy ourselves.
Virginia had us over for dinner a month ago, and her dessert was a total flop; also, the salmon wasn't totally done, so she had to put it back in the oven. I didn't care; it didn't bother me a bit. But God forbid my mousse comes out blah, OMG! (Not to worry -- I have a backup; I bought some Soy Dream Mocha Fudge, just in case, and my home-made butter cookies that I made the other day are terrific.)
It's SOOOO no wonder we have IBS! Oy.
..... I need some Jack......
Bevvy
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Last night I had a dream that my stomach hurt and when I woke up, I thought I was going to puke! I had really bad reflux....so, I grabbed the Pepto and Diovol Plus and was okay after about an hour. I don't know why I do that......
I dream about being sick sooo much that it probably actually is inhibiting my recovery.
I'm sorry this happened to you but I'm sure most of us that have IBS go through it at one time or another. I hope you have happy dreams, tonight, and every night, thereafter!
Michelle 
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