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Hey gals...

I'm needing some advice, guidance, or maybe just an ear to listen....

Lately, like the last 3 months or so, when I'm dreaming at night, I literally wake up sick to my stomach at what my mind has just experienced during my slumber! I've been having disgustingly sick sexual dreams - - and the worst part about it, is that within my dream state, I find that I'm enjoying myself (too much for my un-dream state to handle!).

I don't want to sound like some sort of sicko here...but here lately within the last month or so, i've been dreaming of having intercourse with animals...more precisely, my ex-bf's dog...the other morning to be exact (friday night/saturday morning). It's gross! I don't know where these thoughts are coming from! And last night....I dreamt I was having intercourse with my father, who's been deceased now for 14 years....I don't know which one grossed me out more - I think they were equally disgusting! This morning, after waking up to that, I got so sick throwing up, that I didn't even make it to church = honestly, because I felt dirty. The reason for feeling dirty, that is, in my dreams, I'm really enjoying myself = that is revolting to me when I'm awake!!!

I've been praying about this...but I guess I'm needing some guidance - other than from my pastor, telling me that I need some serious psychological help (i don't think that was right on his part to say something...especially when I went to him for counsel/guidance). So...ladies is there some praying that can be done for me on your part...or maybe direct me to some scripture...or does anyone know a decent church to visit to help out with this stuff in Kansas City area???

Any help would be wonderful....it's getting to the point that I find I don't even want to go to sleep...afraid that I'll dream sickening things! Help!

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Glory B: to the father, the son, and the holy spirit - (all 3) who i strive to bring glory to thru my photography! :)

Off the top of my head here, um, do you have Kay Arthur's "Lord Is It Warfare? Teach Me To Stand" devotional/study? You might want to read it/check it out. From the sounds of things, it sounds like satan is attacking you in your sleep. You have been experiencing some troubling situations at work and you're under stress from it clearly.

Maybe some of the Psalms will help. Like Psalms 141; Psalms 23. Also, Phil. 4:6-8 "6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

I hope that helps a little. Praying for you.

 

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Are you taking anything with St Johns Wort in it? Look at vitamins, additives in water, ie Vitamin Water or the like. Are you using a nicotine patch?
I'm just asking because I too had disgusting, lucid dreams once, though not your dreams (duh, my own)and both of those substances I mentioned were the culprit. It could be that you're sensitive to something you could be taking. If you're not taking anything, disregard. Hope they get better!

Never heard of that book...and I don't really take too many vitamins....of course, as said before, I AM under a LOT of stress with work...and maybe it's been the moving too...but i was having these type dreams before I moved...???

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Glory B: to the father, the son, and the holy spirit - (all 3) who i strive to bring glory to thru my photography! :)

I dont have much to offer in the why department, but I do have a suggestion to help get rid of the dreams. I too was having some really disturbing dreams, not the sexual type, but ones that although I cant remember the details, I would wake up terrified. Upon going back to sleep I would fall right back into these dreams. Made for a really bad nights rest. I decided that I had had enough and simply started training myself  immediately to begin praying, upon waking up. Simply thank the Lord for the victory that He gave us through His Son at the cross, and remind the deciever that he is already defeated and you will not tolerate him filling your head with that crap. Bind him and his actions,  and then rest in the Lord. At first I had to do this a couple of times on the nights when I would have these nightmares. Then after a few weeks, I realized that I wasnt having them any more. Praise God!

I dont have much to offer in the why department, but I do have a suggestion to help get rid of the dreams. I too was having some really disturbing dreams, not the sexual type, but ones that although I cant remember the details, I would wake up terrified. Upon going back to sleep I would fall right back into these dreams. Made for a really bad nights rest. I decided that I had had enough and simply started training myself  immediately to begin praying, upon waking up. Simply thank the Lord for the victory that He gave us through His Son at the cross, and remind the deciever that he is already defeated and you will not tolerate him filling your head with that crap. Bind him and his actions,  and then rest in the Lord. At first I had to do this a couple of times on the nights when I would have these nightmares. Then after a few weeks, I realized that I wasnt having them any more. Praise God!

As was suggested...you might consider looking at what herbs or vitamins you might be taking and do some reading online about them and their side affects. Chromium piccolinate can cause you to have really bazarre dreams.

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Be the kind of woman that when you get up in the morning Satan says, "Oh crap! She's up!!"

If you need help, ask God; if you don't, thank God.

As was suggested...you might consider looking at what herbs or vitamins you might be taking and do some reading online about them and their side affects. Chromium piccolinate can cause you to have really bazarre dreams.

I'm not taking any herbs or vitamins...i'm not taking any sort of medicine...i'll just keep praying about it!

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Glory B: to the father, the son, and the holy spirit - (all 3) who i strive to bring glory to thru my photography! :)

I just happend to come across your post and wanted to know if you were still havind the same bad dreams??

yes...just 2 nites ago...about my dad again!!! eeew

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Glory B: to the father, the son, and the holy spirit - (all 3) who i strive to bring glory to thru my photography! :)

Have you considered seeing a counselor?  Sometimes dreams are a means for unexpressed feelings to be expressed.  Perhaps you have some things bothering you that you don't have time or energy to deal with because of your other day to day stress.

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I am sorry for what is going on and I hope I can help you, there is a door way open and that is why you are having those dreams and the door way needs to be closed. Here is a prayer for you try it in faith and believe that God can deliver you from these awful dreams.

Dear Lord I come and ask you to close this doorway,for you said what ever is bound on earth is bound in heaven and I cast down all things that are not of you Lord and cast them out in Jesus name Amen. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

When you go to bed at night plead the blood over your mind.Just say I plead the blood of  over my mind in Jesus name.I will pray in agreement w/you and I know God is more than able to deliver you and set you free from this.For he is our deliver and he came to set the captives free.Amen

Well sweetie...  You may be horny. (to be blunt).  It happens.  Long time abstinence and our subconscience can do that to us, and our bodies just participate.

It's happened to me on the very rare occasion, although the dream always involves my husband who is usually gone deployed at that time... and I didn't know whether to feel guilty or thankful for the "release" that my body involuntarily gave to me.

Also, depending on your age, your body could be changing, NOT going through the change. A womans body actually changes and things happens at more than 3 stages in life.. 12-13, 25-30, 40, and again when she does go through the change. Hormones can be raging. Sheesh when I was 30 to 35...  I almost killed my husband. (in a good way) LOL. Don't be afraid. 

BUT... IF... you think that this is a spiritual warfare or attack, and you need deliverance and prayer... (which it would) the IHOP is in South KC... "International House of Prayer" and they pray 24/7...

I think if you sought God in some continual prayer and fasting, then if it was the enemy, it would have to flee. Again, don't be afraid, when you pray, speak to it, and cast it down, cast out the fear, taking authority and bringing EVERY thought under submission to the word of God.

But, you have not sinned. Your dreams come from two places, God or your subconscience... and your body is just there. HTH.

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AND HE IS DRESSED IN A ROBE DIPPED IN BLOOD AND HIS NAME IS CALLED, "THE WORD OF GOD"... REVELATION 19:13

I had another one last night...this time it was with my ex-boyfriends' dad! Eeeeew - gross!!!! make me wanna barf!!!

What am I going to do? I've prayed before going to bed...and prayed during the day!

I also had one just this previous tuesday...that i was having intercourse with my boss....whom after the harassment deal, i can't stand!!!

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Glory B: to the father, the son, and the holy spirit - (all 3) who i strive to bring glory to thru my photography! :)

Sheesh when I was 30 to 35...  I almost killed my husband. (in a good way) LOL. Don't be afraid. 

LOL!  Kensington,  :D  I am in between that age and if I have a husband right now he would be in big trouble.  He will be dead.  Kidding!

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John14:17 That helper is the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot accept him, because it doesn't see or know him. You know him, because he lives with you and will be in you.
Psalm 34:1