Dear Doctors: I have frequent nightmares about being chased where I wake up flailing my arms and legs and crying out. It’s manageable at home but problematic for sleep on long-distance flights. I’ve woken up to find myself grabbing a stranger in the seat next to me.
I’m reluctant to take medication – will it even help? – and I wonder if you have any advice, other than staying awake.
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