| Title |
Sleep and Dreaming in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Current Psychiatry Reports, August 2017
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| DOI | 10.1007/s11920-017-0827-1 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Katherine E. Miller, Janeese A. Brownlow, Steve Woodward, Philip R. Gehrman |
| Abstract |
Sleep disturbances are core features of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This review aims to characterize sleep disturbances, summarize the knowledge regarding the relationships between trauma exposure and sleep difficulties, and highlight empirically supported and/or utilized treatments for trauma-related nightmares and insomnia. Trauma-related nightmares and insomnia, and other sleep disorders, are frequently reported among trauma survivors. The roles of fear of sleep, REM density, and decreased parasympathetic activity are beginning to inform the relationship between trauma exposure and sleep difficulties. Additionally, the potential adaptive role of sleep loss immediately following a traumatic experience is being recognized. Interventions targeting these sleep disturbances show promise in reducing symptoms. Research in understanding the role of sleep on the development, course, and treatment of PTSD is expanding. Longitudinal investigations are needed to further elucidate these relationships and identify treatments most effective in ameliorating symptoms. |
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