Sleep Interruptions Interfere with Nocturnal Processing of Emotional Memories (IMAGE)
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Distressing emotional experiences activate limbic brain circuits and the autonomic nervous system. Fortunately, the activation disappears over time. People literally settle the experiences in their head as neutralized memories. Wassing et al. now reveal that people with restless sleep due to chronic insomnia cannot complete the overnight alchemy required to neutralize emotional experiences.
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Rick Wassing
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