Hi -

It wasn't until I was in my thirties that I discovered there was even such a thing as "lucid dreaming," though I'd had one as a child that scared he half to death. It was the image of a spectral demon coming down out of our attic (the entrance was via a closet in my bedroom) and sitting on my bed. I SWORE I could feel the pressure of his weight! This was when I was about four.

Fast forward. While I am near 50 now, that moment still stays with me. However, my interest in dreaming has changed somewhat since I've gone on antidepressants and now have nightmares and anxiety ridden dreams nightly. I know this may not be the perfect place to post this, but I thought you might be able to answer a question.

Recently, I've realized that, in my dream state, I am remembering other dreams I've had. I'm actually referencing former dreams, not real or imagined events. I find this really bizarre and a bit off-putting. Is this a common experience or do you think it may be caused by the Lexapro?

The truth is, I often wake exhausted and depressed BECAUSE of the dreams, which is sort of counter to what the drugs are supposed to do!

Thanks for you help and advice.

Ron