Frequent violent dreams, but waking up calm/not distressed

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Hey, I frequently have very violent dreams, some, where it's more controlled violence (precise killing), others where I am absolutely whack (violent hissy-fit). What these dreams have in common is that I always wake up absolutely calm - no sweating, no elevated blood pressure - just normal. They also never feel like nightmares.

I'm not a violent person in real life (not anymore), I try to be as pacifistic as I can. I rarely feel the desire to hurt someone. When I'm really angry I might get an itchy hand, but I will probably not slap anyone (I admit I may slap my little brother once a year tops, when he's being a real pain - which he can be, TRUST ME). But I do not ever get the urge or the desire to kill or seriously hurt someone.

Anyway, these sort of dreams are what actually made me pacifist in the first place, because I'm afraid I might do something bad when I'm emotional (although I'm always aware what I'm doing, about to do, even when I'm highly emotional - which is the irony). So basically I feel that this whole thing has made me really paranoid about my behaviour??? I don't even trust myself, eventhough I know that no matter what the situation, I will always know the possible consequences, the regret or guilt that might come from my actions - which are all factors that keep me from doing stupid things.

I don't know if these dreams are a warning signal to some mental illness. I have experienced speech problems / impediments over the couple years. I first thought it might be some brain damage because of my rather heavy insomnia in my early teens (about 12 hours sleep max. in a week). Now I'm afraid it's an actual illness.

Please, if you might have an inkling what this could be due to, help. :(

If you need additional info, say so.

x ProfDrPhD

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  • Tealights
    7 years ago

    Sounds like you may have repressed anger, as well as going through depression of some sort (unsure of the serevity). Get check out by a psychologist for the possible depression.

    As for your dreams, you're not a bad person, because humans in general think about violence more than we want to admit. However, I would suggest finding different ways to deal with your anger than just locking it away, becsuse your dreams could be trying to tell you that you're still angry: https://healdove.com/mental-health/Coping-Strategies-Skills-List-Positive-Negative-Anger-Anxiety-Depression-Copers

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  • [Old Memory]
    5 years ago

    Sounds like you need to let all that delicious bloody, bloody rage out on someone’s face!!

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  • [Old Memory]
    7 years ago

    I am a heavy dreamer. I also see dreams of violence(mostly violence directed against me). I do not understand why I dream so much.

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