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Nightmares after Meditation?

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:03 pm
by Kanen
So I'm not sure if this is the place for this, but if it's not, I'm sorry.

So I've been meditating (mindfulness of breath) for about a month now, and have been really enjoying it. I normally meditate twice a day, morning and night, for 15-20 minutes. Lately, though, I've been having trouble sleeping because of nightmares or just restless dreams (where it feels like I have so many thoughts going through my head while I'm asleep that I can't rest). I don't know if meditation is the cause of this, but it's one of the few things that has changed in my life. I was just wondering if this was normal, and if so, why is it happening? Is meditation bringing things up in my mind? Or am I just starting to be more mindful of my thoughts, even in my dreams? I'm not even sure if there's an answer, but I thought I'd ask.

Thanks!

-Kanen

Re: Nightmares after Meditation?

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:16 pm
by Ben
It could be. But it could also be your diet as well.
The important thing is not to give it any importance. It is just phenomena rising and falling.
kind regards,

Ben

Re: Nightmares after Meditation?

Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:00 am
by Kim OHara
Hi, Kanen,
It could be that you're meditating a bit later in the evening than is ideal. Look at this thread - http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=17995 - and see if it resembles what you're experiencing.
If it does, making your evening meditation earlier may be all you need to do.

:namaste:
Kim