The Power of REM Sleep
Matthew Walker discusses the importance of REM sleep in processing emotions and memories, and how it can fail in individuals with PTSD. He also shares new research on how lack of REM sleep can affect our ability to accurately read emotions, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence.In this clip
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126: Matthew Walker | Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
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Explain in detail how changes in norepinephrine release during REM sleep are involved in PTSD and how elevated norepinephrine prevents the weakening of traumatic memories, hindering emotional processing and adaptation to new contexts, as discussed in the episode Dr. Matt Walker: Improve Sleep to Boost Mood & Emotional Regulation | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Explain in detail how changes in norepinephrine release during REM sleep are involved in PTSD and how elevated norepinephrine prevents the weakening of traumatic memories, hindering emotional processing and adaptation to new contexts, as discussed in the episode 126: Matthew Walker | Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
What is emotional unlearning in REM sleep?