I have nightmares like that near daily. Usually, I write down somewhere (usually on my phone) what happened in my dream and cry out every emotion from my system till I pass out. I don’t know if that’s healthy to do, however. I’d recommend trying to distract yourself with content/activities that make you feel happy till you’re ready to sleep.

As bad as it seems, I turn on the light, go get a cup of water, and think on it for a good 15-30 min to calm down. When the mind is "settled", I get back in bed but lay under the covers for some form of safety

^^^ @oliloos that is super super helpful too !!

Talk about it and remind myself it wasn’t real

I will sleep with the lights on, not sure why but it makes me feel safe. And sometimes maybe watch a short funny tv episode like Friends or something so you have happier thoughts before falling asleep again.

Meds and a call to one of my bestfriends if they are awake. Specific playlists. A hot shower.

Depends on the person, for example, I had the same nightmare 2 days in a row, waking up in the middle of the night sweating, while being stabbed in my dreams, my heart racing, looking around my room in the dark, and telling my safe it's just a dream. I'm mostly a logical person so usually when I wake up from a nightmare I say "It was a dream, and it wasn't real" then after 10-15 minutes I can go back to sleep without having the dream again.

Honestly? I say the “Our Father” prayer over and over. Works like a charm for me, it may help you! 🙏🏻🥰

Ya I don’t sleep well when that happens and usually end up staying up all night after that

Oh and the “Protection Mantra” on YouTube is on point!

I go on a walk to ground myself in reality.

i usually journal about it and feel all the feelings and then do something to relax and distract myself until i get sleepy again and then try to sleep again. sometimes it doesn’t work but that’s what i usually do to try and help myself