My name is Janet, and for months, my nights had become unbearable. Every time I tried to sleep, I would be shaken awake by terrifying dreams.
In some, I was being chased through dark streets; in others, I watched my family in danger and couldn’t reach them.
I would wake up drenched in sweat, my heart pounding, and I couldn’t go back to sleep.
The exhaustion became unbearable. I was constantly irritable, anxious, and scared to close my eyes.
I tried everything. Warm milk. Herbal teas. Even meditation apps. Nothing worked.
Each night, the dreams grew worse. I started avoiding sleep altogether, staying up until dawn just so I could escape the fear that took over my mind as soon as I rested. CONTINUE READING