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The use case for lucid dreaming
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Lucid dreaming could potentially help individuals with PTSD by allowing them to recognize and alter repeated nightmares, potentially leading to a pathway of recovery. It would be interesting to study how lucid dreaming affects brain activity in those who experience PTSD nightmares.
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Researchers are curious if lucid dreamers spend more or less time in an asymmetrical state where one area of the brain is in one state and another area is in another, as it may relate to understanding different states of consciousness in the brain.
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Researchers are curious if lucid dreamers spend more or less time in an asymmetrical state where one area of the brain is in one state and another area is in another, as it may relate to understanding different states of consciousness in the brain. However, not enough is known about the brain during lucid dreaming to draw conclusions regarding any potential effects.
ChapterThe use case for lucid dreaming
EpisodeDr. Gina Poe: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State
PodcastHuberman Lab
Lucid dreaming can potentially interrupt the cycle of repeated nightmares experienced by those with PTSD, as becoming aware that you are dreaming can allow you to change the trajectory of the dream.
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Lucid dreaming can potentially interrupt the cycle of repeated nightmares experienced by those with PTSD, as becoming aware that you are dreaming can allow you to change the trajectory of the dream. This recognition can trigger a relaxation response, promoting the brain's ability to erase traumatic memories in order to aid in recovery.