Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and… unexpected surprises! When my sister and her boyfriend came to stay with me for the holiday, I was excited to spend quality time together. Little did I know, their visit would turn into a sleepless nightmare! Get ready for a tale of night terrors, thin walls, and a Thanksgiving to remember! ️
Thanksgiving Surprise!

️ A Meal to Remember

️ PTSD Predicament

A Sleepless Night

Awkward Morning After

️ Sister Spills the Beans

Airbnb or Bust!

No More Screams, Please!

Tickets Down the Drain

Earplugs No Match

Sleep Struggles

Hallucination Station

️ Apartment Antics

House or Apartment?

Kindness First

Am I the A-hole for Choosing Sleep Over Screams?
Well, well, well… what a Thanksgiving conundrum! Our protagonist found themselves in a sticky situation when their sister’s boyfriend’s night terrors turned their apartment into a scream-fest. Despite being understanding of his PTSD, the lack of sleep was driving them to the brink of hallucinations! They kindly asked the couple to find alternative accommodations, but their sister wasn’t having it. Now, our sleep-deprived hero is left wondering if they’re the a-hole for prioritizing their own well-being. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sleepless saga!
Guests with night terrors stay over, OP pays to evict. NTA

NTA but communication is key in handling conditions that affect others

NTA for wanting a heads up and encouraging therapy

Sharing one’s PTSD-related night terrors is considerate NTA behavior

Notifying about night terrors is basic courtesy. NTA

Supportive comment on handling night terrors and boundaries.

Defending NTA’s decision to kick out sister for not disclosing partner’s night terrors.

Sleeping with a blood-curdling night terror partner? Not cool
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Disclosing night terrors is important. NTA for being upset.

NTA, but host should have been informed of night terrors
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Setting boundaries with empathy – NTA comment and no replies

Prioritizing health over sympathy for medical issues. NTA

Importance of sleep and empathy discussed in response to PTSD terrors

Taking responsibility for your mental health is important. NTA
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Sister’s boyfriend screams every night, sister didn’t inform. NTA.

Sleepless nights with a blood-curdling partner? NTA for leaving.

Disclosing medical issues is important for those around you. NTA.
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Pre-warning about night terrors: considerate or unnecessary?

Setting boundaries is important in sharing living spaces with others

Suggesting a different sleeping place. NAH being considerate

Sleeping with someone who has night terrors is tough. NTA.

Partner’s night terrors impact others. NTA for setting boundaries

Sleep deprivation is a torture tactic. NTA for setting boundaries.

Setting boundaries for mental health is important

Night terrors are scary for everyone. Communicate and find solutions.

Witnessing a PTSD flashback scream is haunting. NTA.

Being upfront about your condition is basic courtesy
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OP’s sister should have warned them about the night terrors. NTA

Understanding response to a partner’s night terrors

NTA’s night terrors could lead to eviction

Sleepless nights? NTA, you don’t owe anyone free rent

Understanding different PTSD triggers and the importance of communication.

Disclosing a problem that disrupts others is important for guests. NTA.

Sleep is crucial for everyone’s mental health, not just PTSD sufferers. #NTA
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Sharing personal experience and recommending medication and therapy

Sleepover nightmares are no joke. NTA for feeling scared.

Being understanding of someone’s issues doesn’t mean accommodating them

Managing night terrors is his responsibility, not hers. NTA

Being considerate of partner’s PTSD doesn’t make OP TA

Not the a**hole for being upset about unannounced night terrors
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Accommodating night terrors is fine as long as expectations are set

Having PTSD doesn’t excuse not warning others about night terrors

Misinformed promises revoked, clear ambush. NTA

Sharing personal experience with CPTSD and supporting OP’s decision.

Disabilities must be disclosed for accommodation. NTA for not accommodating.

Sharing about PTSD and night terrors: why communication is crucial

Scammer tries to buy PS5 for $600, only offers $1/day.

Sleep deprivation causing miscommunication in NTA hosting decision

Neighbor’s loud night terrors, poor planning and denial. NTA.

NTA for being startled by night terrors. Lack of communication.

Sharing a similar experience, commenter advises taking responsibility for one’s actions.

Living with severe PTSD and night terrors – NTA

Sleep disorders and PTSD have varying symptoms and triggers.

Redditors agree OP is NTA for reacting to night terrors
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Night terrors cause drama: Commenter calls for apology.

Empathetic response to night terrors; advocating for communication and solutions.

Setting boundaries for insomnia is important. Sister is the AH.

Snoring so loud, they almost ended up at the bottom

Sharing personal experience about night terrors and family impact

NTA didn’t know about partner’s screaming night terrors

Sharing struggles with PTSD and importance of informed consent.

Sharing a wall with someone who has night terrors

Living with a partner with sleep apnea is tough. NTA.

NTA for not wanting blood-curdling night terrors in your house
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Sister knew about medical issue, NTA. Lack of empathy evident.

NTA for requesting they go to a hotel or Airbnb. Your comfort at your own place is more important.

Providing earplugs for snoring roommates: NTA or common courtesy?

A scary night with a possible explanation. NTA.

Being banned from your own post? NTA, communication is key.

“NTA, but lack of communication caused conflict “
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NTA for wanting to be warned about his night terrors

Living with someone who has night terrors can be challenging
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Sleepover turned into a nightmare. NTA handled it well.

Not the a-hole for not wanting unannounced house guests

NTA’s comment explains sister’s mistake in not considering sleep difficulties

Sleep issues causing conflict in the relationship. NTA for prioritizing self-care.

Hallucinations due to lack of sleep are a serious safety issue.

NTA: Disability doesn’t mean entitlement to disturb others’ sleep

Night terrors caused inconvenience, warning would have helped. NTA

Sister should have warned NTA about BF’s night terrors

Sleep trauma and empathy. NTA’s got it covered

NTA suggests getting a hotel room with children.

Earplugs next to him? NTA comment raises concern
