Is it normal that i avoid sleep because of the nightmares i have?

Even when I'm tired, I avoid sleeping. It's simply because I don't want to see what I see in my dreams. I experience many disturbing things when I fall asleep.
Death.
Rape.
Torture.
Can you really blame me for not wanting to sleep when that's what I see when I close my eyes? I hate sleeping because of this. You see, I had a fairly happy, easy going childhood. I've never experienced those things personally, so please don't bother telling me it's from bad memories because it isn't.
is it normal that I avoid sleep? Frankly, is it normal that I have these sorts of dreams considering I had and still have a fairly happy life.

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Based on 2 votes (1 yes)
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  • Pisslan616

    When I was younger I used to have terrible nightmares every night. I don't remember too much if it but my parents said they often heard me screaming in terror during the night.
    Now days I'm pretty much fine. Maybe your nightmares will go away over time.

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  • jermath35

    I'm sorry about that...i have them too.. but once in awhile if I sleep on my back..

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