What are PTSD nightmares?

Post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) usually happens after a violent event where a person does not control the experience in which he was directly involved in violence or witnessed violence that is happening to others. Research shows that approximately 71 percent to 96 percent of PTSD people have nightmares and suffering, who also have other problems such as panic disorders, are more likely to have these traumatic dreams. Nightmares are usually repeated with small or no changes in their content. Usually these dreams can directly reenac a traumatic event or focus on several central points about the event. Normal treatment of PTSD nightmares usually involves the treatment of other symptoms of PTSD therapy or drugs.

In most cases, the Nightmares PTSDs reappear every night when the suffering from sleeping and can occur as a flashback during the day. Since 2011, studies indicate that nightmares may occur during any phase of sleep cycle and a trobkuk with a typical feature that is the nightmare is a frequent driveyb body. It is normal that the suffering will not be able to continue sleeping after the nightmare returns.

Most PTSD nightmares are accurate reenactments of traumatic events. In some cases, only certain elements of the event are listed in the dream. For example, women with PTSDs who have been raped do not have to dream of rape, but that they are physically controlled by a man in violent way. In this case, although an accurate event is not part of the nightmare, the same dream is repeated. Many times a nightmare plays as a narrative and is involved in small or no symbolism.

According to studies, the ideas and emotions that nightmares bring, usually the same as those that have experienced during a traumatic event. This experiencing emotion is what usually creates problems related to the Nightmares of PTSD, as and as insomnia. As such, the treatment of nightmares as such also includes the treatment of other PTSD symptoms.

Since year2011 There are several methods of treatment of PTSD and related nightmares. Some mental health experts recommend traditional therapy and certain drugs to handle PTSD symptoms such as insomnia and anxiety. Other experts recommend treating PTSD nightmares with slightly indirect drug help, such as taking drugs to reduce blood pressure or breathing problems to reduce nightmares. It is usually recommended to discuss the treatment options with the doctor before deciding on the procedure.

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