When Sleep Doesn’t Feel Safe: Treating Nightmares as Part of Trauma Recovery
Trauma and PTSD, Sleep and Insomnia Whitney Gilley, MD, Psychiatrist Trauma and PTSD, Sleep and Insomnia Whitney Gilley, MD, Psychiatrist

When Sleep Doesn’t Feel Safe: Treating Nightmares as Part of Trauma Recovery

People who have experienced trauma, especially those with trauma-related disorders like PTSD, may avoid sleeping or wake themselves frequently at night to avoid re-experiencing persistent nightmares. The nervous system’s fight or flight response stays in overdrive. In this article, learn about the medication and non-medication treatments available for nightmare symptoms.

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