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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2023 · 15 MIN
Why PTSD Patients Relive Highly Charged Fear Memories in Sleep [W[R]C]
from World Reading Club [W[R]C] · host Flor Elizabeth Carrasco
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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/world-reading-club-w-r-c--5667160/support.📚 Explore Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuMStay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM.I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to World Reading Club.
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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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/world-reading-club-w-r-c--5667160/support.📚 Explore Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuMStay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM.I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to World Reading Club.
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