Sleep Can Accentuate Positive Memories In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

I found this interesting, and considering the high-rate of PTSD in our WLS community I figured I'd share:

Via MNT -

Sleep plays a powerful role in preserving our memories. But while recent research shows that wakefulness may cloud memories of negative or traumatic events, a new study has found that wakefulness also degrades positive memories. Sleep, it seems, protects positive memories just as it does negative ones, and that has important implications for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. 

"The study of how sleep helps us remember and process emotional information is still young," says Alexis Chambers of the University of Notre Dame. Past work has focused on the role of negative memories for sleep, in particular how insomnia is a healthy biological response for people to reduce negative memories and emotions associated with a traumatic event."

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/243677.php

that's very interesting
especially when you consider how many sleepless nights you may have had worrying about something and now you cant even remember what it is

i have followed you for a long time now - and remember your cute cartoons back in the "my space" days

i just havent been on the boards for quite a while - but, with my 5 year anniversary coming up - i guess i am feeling nostalgic and like i might have gained some wisdom i might impart

also - i wanted to ask you - how did you get your photos to show up on your signature - mine seem to be "disabled" because they havent been updated within the past 80 days

the truth is - it's been about 3 years

so - if you can advise me - i'd appreciate it

 I think I'll go hit the hay!

Wow. I have PTSD & I am something of a sleep addict. I'm in counseling for PTSD & food addiction. Thanks for this info, MM.