![]() When they’re constantly on your mind, you may be more likely to have nightmares about them. PTSD can create a state of hypersensitivity in the brain, which may increase fixation on traumatic events, keeping them fresh in memory. These intrusive symptoms have to do with how PTSD changes brain regions involved in fear response and memory recall. When you’re awake, reexperiencing may occur in the form of a flashback. Some experts believe nightmares in PTSD are the sleeping version of “re-experiencing,” or reliving a traumatic event. When it comes to PTSD nightmares, however, what you dream can be just as terrifying as the original event.Īs with the nature of dreams themselves, the exact link between PTSD and nightmares is unclear. ![]() Some 2018 research supports this theory and suggests you experience the most extreme dream activity when your brain is processing emotionally intense experiences.īecause of this, researchers suggest dreams may be a way of dampening the effects of potentially overwhelming situations. Many experts theorize dreams are a part of the sleep process that helps you store memories and learning experiences. ![]()
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