Hi DarthLucidity, welcome to DV!
I grew up the same way, nightmares every night. I used to thrash around so much when I slept that my GF had to sleep on the far edge of the bed to keep from bodily harm. All the night terror ended in one day when I learned to train my brain to expect better things. If you have any questions about LD I am sure some smart person on DV can answer your questions.
Cheers
LP