I've been struggling with re-occurring nightmares of my abuser coming back or he never left or something like that. Trauma therapy has made them worse but I know things get worse before they get better. I'll definitely try these tips out. I've read a few of your past posts and whenever I wake up from a nightmare and start panicking, I try your sour candy trick. Works like a charm. thanks for these blogs it helps me know I'm not crazy, and the things I've been experiencing for years can be explained and I know I'm not alone. I'm pretty early in my recovery but I think i can do it :) thanks again.