SLEEP
Nightmares & Sleep Disturbances
Recurring nightmares, especially after trauma, can be treated effectively with specific psychological techniques.
What is Nightmares & Sleep Disturbances?
Recurring nightmares occur in up to 5% of adults and are more common after trauma, stress and anxiety. Nightmare Rescripting Therapy (a CBT technique) and EMDR both show strong evidence for reducing nightmare frequency and severity.
Do you recognise this?
✓Recurring distressing dreams
✓Waking in fear and difficulty returning to sleep
✓Dreading going to bed
✓Daytime fatigue from disrupted sleep
✓Nightmares linked to traumatic events
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Nightmares & Sleep Disturbances.
Frequently asked questions
Can trauma nightmares stop?
Yes. EMDR and imagery rescripting are highly effective for trauma-related nightmares and can produce lasting relief.
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