Why PTSD Patients Relive Highly Charged Fear Memories in Sleep [W[R]C]

Feb 8, 2023 · 15m 44s
Why PTSD Patients Relive Highly Charged Fear Memories in Sleep [W[R]C]
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https://neurosciencenews.com/ptsd-sleep-fear-22462/ Summary: In people with PTSD, during REM sleep norepinephrine and serotonin levels remain high, reducing the brain’s ability to inhibit fear-expression neurons through neural rhythms sent between the prefrontal...

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https://neurosciencenews.com/ptsd-sleep-fear-22462/

Summary: In people with PTSD, during REM sleep norepinephrine and serotonin levels remain high, reducing the brain’s ability to inhibit fear-expression neurons through neural rhythms sent between the prefrontal cortex and amygdala. Those with PTSD require higher frequency rhythms to extinguish fear memories. Researchers say unlocking the higher frequencies via therapies could help to restore quality sleep in those with PTSD.
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