Dear Bee~
Welcome back. As someone with PTSD for a long time I find that sometimes dreams of past incidents can occur, and they can be vivid and upsetting.
They also seem to have a lingering effect which is most unpleasant. I try not to just lie there and think about the dream - or the event - but instead get my mind out of that particular set of thoughts by getting up, having a shower and getting changed, then before going back ot bed maybe having a hot drink. Physical change can lead to a mind change, it can be worth the effort.
If I can think of something pleasant as I go back - perhaps the cat all curled up snoozing - that can help too.
The dreams sometimes come on becuse something or someone has reminded me of an event, sometimes because I'm stressed or upset about something else entirely, and sometimes for no reason I can identify -they just happen.
The good news is as time goes on they become less and less frequent, and easier to deal with. I'm no longer frightened of having them as a result. They are just a nuisance I have to deal with now and again.
If you are still seeing you psych you might like to mention it, see how you go.
Croix
