Sleeping + Scapular = Nightmares

[Blenderx]

Yes, that’s what got me to stop wearing it. I didn’t want to get vested in it though, because I can’t promise that I’ll follow up on the prayers… so (for me) getting it vested just to keep from having nightmares would be dishonest.

There are no prayers you must say daily attached to this devotion. It is advisable to pray the rosary, the Little Office, etc. But not required. The scapular is a sign of our devotion to Mary and her protection over us. Your good intentions are enough. When I am not able (or willing ) to do more, I simply pray 3 Hail Mary’s and kiss my scapular. Easy, no? Please reconsider investing in the scapular. It is a very easy devotion.

I will say that there was a time when I was trying to get out of a particular sinful habit, and started to have nightmares every night which caused me great distress. Eventually, I obtained some holy water and blessed the bed and myself before going to sleep. No more nightmares after that! I now have a holy water font outside our bedroom doors (and one beside the front door) and we bless ourselves and our children before going to sleep. Holy water is very powerful! St. Teresa of Avila highly recommended its use.

Try not to eat right before bed, either.

 

[Blenderx]

This is what most bothers me. I take mine off. I’m just afraid of being strangled, and I don’t often during hot weather wear a shirt (when I wear a shirt, it’s fine sleeping with my scapular).

I’m just fidgety getting to sleep usually.

Maybe try getting one with a shorter cord? It sound counter-intuitive, but I find a shorter cord is less likely to get tangled up.

 

[fred_conty]

There are no prayers you must say daily attached to this devotion. It is advisable to pray the rosary, the Little Office, etc. But not required. The scapular is a sign of our devotion to Mary and her protection over us. Your good intentions are enough. When I am not able (or willing ) to do more, I simply pray 3 Hail Mary’s and kiss my scapular. Easy, no? Please reconsider investing in the scapular. It is a very easy devotion.

I will say that there was a time when I was trying to get out of a particular sinful habit, and started to have nightmares every night which caused me great distress. Eventually, I obtained some holy water and blessed the bed and myself before going to sleep. No more nightmares after that! I now have a holy water font outside our bedroom doors (and one beside the front door) and we bless ourselves and our children before going to sleep. Holy water is very powerful! St. Teresa of Avila highly recommended its use.

Try not to eat right before bed, either.

Hi Blenderx,
You are one smart mom!

 

[Blenderx]

Hi Blenderx,
You are one smart mom!

Thank you very much!

 

[BouncingBall]

There are no prayers you must say daily attached to this devotion. It is advisable to pray the rosary, the Little Office, etc. But not required. The scapular is a sign of our devotion to Mary and her protection over us. Your good intentions are enough. When I am not able (or willing ) to do more, I simply pray 3 Hail Mary’s and kiss my scapular. Easy, no? Please reconsider investing in the scapular. It is a very easy devotion.

I will say that there was a time when I was trying to get out of a particular sinful habit, and started to have nightmares every night which caused me great distress. Eventually, I obtained some holy water and blessed the bed and myself before going to sleep. No more nightmares after that! I now have a holy water font outside our bedroom doors (and one beside the front door) and we bless ourselves and our children before going to sleep. Holy water is very powerful! St. Teresa of Avila highly recommended its use.

Try not to eat right before bed, either.

Hehehe @ the final bit of advice though it’s definitely not because of that.

But you’re right, and because of your advice I’ll follow up with this ASAP.

 

[RICKITROOPER]

Thank you all for your help and responses.
I realized I was told to wear my scapular even though it is broken and don’t take it off for nothing, preventing me from evil. Remembering my spiritual consciousness and not letting my guard down.

 

[RICKITROOPER]

Phil. 3:10,14: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; . . . I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.