Sorry you had an awful dream that disturbed your sleep. I hope you are getting some good rest now. I get these dreams too and have found praying when awakened by the dream or repeating a comforting alanon slogan can restore peaceful sleep. When I remember the awful dreams, I can often see a connection to events, internal turmoil or thought projections I've had and haven't resolved in my waking hours. It's as if my subconscious is acting out when these dreams occur. The dreams are typically F.E.A.R. based - false evidence appearing real. However, when they're happening they feel very real. I can awaken suddenly and feel both physically and emotionally exhausted.

Journalling during the day about things that are troubling me can help a lot. I consider MIP a journal of sorts with the added bonus of getting es&h from others. Also, alanon has taught me not to minimize my feelings. They are very important as am I. Even if an issue I'm having is one that many people experience, I don't have to hold back from sharing about and simply suck it up and keep moving through my day. The end result of stuffing my feelings can be these awful dreams. Sharing with a sponsor or calling another trusted alanon member can be beneficial for me. There's something about the physical release that comes from speaking my fears to another and particularly to the god of my understanding, my higher power that is well... empowering :) These tools at times will help me toward turning things over, let go and let god, resolve conflicting thoughts and settle into a place of trust beyond my human capability. There is a loving hp guiding my life that has taken care of me and will continue to do so whatever happens. 

Thanks for your share Kathleen. Hope you you feel better today have a wonderful day. Glad you're here. ((hugs))) TT