Nightmares of a 10 1/2 yr old boy

[alexafd]

I am concerned about my son waking up  every night this past week with nightmares, screaming for me (Mom) and then imagining this bad thing going to kill him.  He yells" " No, no, don't touch me, I don't want to die!"  I always reassure him that he is safe and then walk him back to bed where he falls asleep again. During these situations, I am always alarmed to see that he is in a sweat and his little heart is pounding away, I place my hand on his chest and tell him to take some deep breaths to relax again.  In the morning , he sometimes remembers him waking up and the dreams but he doesn't want to talk about it . Otherwise, he get's too emotional, afraid and then starts crying. I remember I suffered from nightmares and also sleep -walked when I was about the same age.  I am hoping that he will grow out of this. I am hesitant to take him to see a therapist because he is reluctant to talk about his nightmares.
Is this normal, will he grow out of these nightmares?  Can anyone share a similar experience?


This discussion is related to 10 1/2 yr old-Nightmares, trouble sleeping.

[margypops]

The news with the shootings has been on a lot this week has he heard anything  about it, perhaps check out what he sees and watches on TV and on the PC.you say its this last week so something has upset him, if its not that then has there been any happenings at school ,does he get on okay  with teachers and friends . Is he on any Meds as they can have side effects like nightmares. I would think that yes he will grow out of them but if you think he has a  problem it would be a good idea to speak to your Doctor for advice .