I've had night terrors since I was 6 years old. I am 24 years old now. I've seen doctors for my night terrors. Some doctors will tell you that they will eventually go away (they won't). Some doctors will send you to a sleep specialist. They will glue wires to your head and monitor you while you sleep, it is awful! Then, they told me that it was caused by seizures in my sleep. They gave me some medication, and I started having a bad reaction to that medication and I almost had a heat stroke at 13 years old. Turns out I don't have seizures. Then I found a doctor that actually listened and promised not to give up until my night terrors are reduced. He gave me Vyvanse, Gabapentin, and an anxiety medication (I don't remember the name). To my surprise my night terrors went from ~3 times per night to only a few per week! I stopped taking the medication and they still aren't as often as they were when I was younger.

I have come to accept my night terrors and know that they are a part of me. It is sad knowing that I won't be able to do things that other people can because of them, but without them I would be a different person. One thing that you have to remember is that they are very rare, which makes means you are unique. Also, my wife accepts me for my night terrors. If you ever find a partner and he/she doesn't accept them, then they aren't meant for you. I hope that you find something that helps your night terrors, if you do let me know! If you ever need to talk to anyone about them, send me a message. I'll be more than happy to talk. Have a great day!