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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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