-- Posted by Tavis at 1:19 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 So, no, I'm not having scary little dreams about monsters and I can't wake up, I'm having something else. Twice in a row now, I sleep normally, except in the middle of the night, I will wake up suddenly, because of in my dream. The first night, I had a dream that someone walked into my room, and was like "What are you doing" in a quick voice, and it woke me up, scared. Then, last night, in my dream, which wasn't a good mood overall, my friend had said something shocking, which woke me up. The dream was about, I do believe, something, which I can't remember, but I'm sure it was human, chasing me and some of my friends, who are girls, around the town, and then the guy friend of mine, Steve, said the thing that woke me up. I've also noticed I have just simply been having long dreams more now, when for the most of the year, I haven't had any at all. -- Posted by Rodiggidy at 1:20 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 maybe get better rest? -- Posted by Thanantos at 1:23 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 WOW I HAVE DREAMS OF MY G/F  ALL THE TIME ALTHOUGH I DID HAVE A DREAM THAT I WOKE UP DRENCHED -- Posted by Tavis at 1:23 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from Rodiggidy at 4:20 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 maybe get better rest? I haven't changed my sleeping patterns. I go to bed at 11-11:30, wake up at 6:45. -- Posted by Fondziie at 1:26 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 wow it looks like a scary movie loll -- Posted by Rodiggidy at 1:31 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 this is a job for dream experts, the whole subject is too complicated for the laziness i'm feeling right now sorry man. -- Posted by marshmellowman at 1:41 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 Insomnia, or waking up during a bad dream is a lot of times stress related. The contents of your dreams can be totally random, or based upon things you've noticed during the day or your subconscious noticed. Particularly with stress, what you have going on during the day can flow over to your sleep, and the anxiety can cause a bad dream, which often results in people waking up. Waking up from REM sleep (deep sleep) suddenly is not the easiest thing on the body which also causes more problems. As for the length of the dream, that could just be what you noticed. Humans typically have 10 or so different dreams during one night, whether or not you remember them all. It could just be that you have been able to remember more recently, and so it just seems especially long to you. I wouldn't worry about this much, especially with the sleep problems you have been having recently it could be caused by, or related to that. As for advice on sleeping better, I think trying to reduce the stress in your life, or the amount of things you have going on can help. That is assuming you do have any of these. Perhaps do something relaxing before going to bed so you're not all anxious. Playing with a stress ball, watching an episode of a comedy show like Scrubs, Friends, etc. Even just listening to some relaxing or chilling music for 10 minutes before sleep can help you. I usually fall asleep listening to music, podcasts or the radio, because I have sleep problems myself. Small things can make a big difference, much more than you'd think. A lot of times what you do directly before falling asleep can affect what you dream about. Even if you lie on your bed for 10 minutes, in the dark, just thinking and musing before trying to fall asleep can help calm you down and reduce your pulse so that you fall asleep better and the rest of the night goes smoothly. That's all I can really think of. Good luck, and feel free to PM after you've tried my suggestions with your results.