The main ideology behind EMDR is that negative memories that are associated with the trauma become stuck in the brain. This is why traumatic events continue to impact us even after they occur. The memories can come back in the form of flashbacks and nightmares

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and sleep have a complicated relationship with one another. Sleeping problems are one of the various signs and symptoms of PTSD. If someone already experiences sleeping problems, they may be more likely to develop PTSD in the future.

There is a connection between PTSD and sleep. Let’s learn more about how PTSD affects sleep.

No matter how hard someone may try to block out any thoughts, feelings, or associations with the trauma, trauma will find its way back into the present moment. 

After a traumatic event, both the body and brain tend to hold onto the defense mechanisms that were put in place, causing a person to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The body and mind fail to recognize if and when the perceived threat has passed.  

Some of the most common signs and symptoms of PTSD include anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and an inability to control thoughts, emotions, or feelings relating to the traumatic event.

When the trauma that someone experiences lasts for over a few months, or the symptoms start to get worse over time, it’s usually a sign of PTSD.

But trauma doesn’t just have a negative impact on the body. Trauma can also negatively impact the brain as well. Let’s learn more about how PTSD affects the brain