Ive had nightmares for years, every time I sleep.

Some are night terrors, some are just bad dreams.

But ( for example) I had a nightmare yesterday and when I woke up I was crying. I hysterically cried off and on until I left for work.

I know it was a nightmare. I know it's not real. But it hurt really bad. Even reciting the dream makes me cry. I told my therapist about this today and they said " why do you give your dreams that much power over you? It's not real"

So, now I feel stupid. I know it's not real. I don't cry after every nightmare. 

Do these have a name like night terrors do?

Do you have nightmares that are so vivid and real that the chest pain from the grief because of your dream wakes you?