Hi everyone I keep waking with scratches on my face and neck. This has happened 3 nights in a row and has made me scared to sleep. Some cuts are deep, some not. Not sure if it has anything to do with PTSD as the nightmares I experience are related to that.
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, delayed sleep phase type
Acute self-inflicted injury
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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The individual in the context has experienced similar issues, waking up with scratches on their face and neck. They believe it may be related to their PTSD, as they were sexually assaulted and now experience night terrors and erratic sleeping patterns. They also mentioned that they have been scratching their face in their sleep, sometimes causing significant injuries.
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