How long will I have these dreams and nightmares?
From what other people have told us, it seems that these memories, dreams and nightmares either gradually fade with time or that they were more able to ignore them with the passing of time. If they continue to trouble you, however e.g. if you continue to have upsetting flashbacks, anxiety attacks or problems sleeping, you should talk to your GP about the possibility of Post-Traumatic Stress. Your GP may ask you to fill in a questionnaire about how these memories, dreams or nightmares are affecting you in your everyday life. This will help him/her to decide what to do next.He/she might suggest referring you to a health psychologist, psychiatrist or counsellor.