EMDR therapy has been shown to be effective in the treatment of sleeping disorders. EMDR therapy involves using eye movements to help process and release emotions that are stored in the brain. This type of therapy can help people with sleeping disorders to feel more relaxed and to sleep better.
What Are Sleeping Disorders?
There are a variety of sleeping disorders that can disrupt a person’s ability to get quality sleep. Insomnia is the most common sleeping disorder, characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Restless legs syndrome is another common sleeping disorder, characterized by an irresistible urge to move one’s legs. Narcolepsy is a rare but serious sleeping disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden episodes of sleep. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
How Can EMDR Help with Sleeping Disorders?
EMDR can help people with insomnia, and also those who fear falling asleep, which can be linked to past traumatic events. EMDR therapy can help people to get to the root of their sleeping disorder and help them to process the emotional component of the sleep disorder, such as anxiety related to sleep.
EMDR helps to reduce the negative emotions and memories that are associated with sleep disorders, which can help to improve sleep quality. In addition, EMDR can help to reduce anxiety and stress levels, which can also contribute to better sleep. If you are struggling with a sleep disorder, EMDR may be an option worth considering.
What Happens During an EMDR Session?
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. During an EMDR session, the therapist will use a light bar or other objects to move their eyes back and forth. The therapist will also talk to the patient about their sleep disorder and help them to process their thoughts and emotions.
How Many Sessions Are Needed?
A new study has found that just eight sessions of a treatment called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR may be enough to relieve symptoms of long-term sleeping disorders.
The study, published in the journal Sleep, included 36 participants who had been diagnosed with a sleep disorder and had not responded to previous treatment.
After eight sessions of EMDR, the participants showed significant improvements in their sleep quality, as well as reductions in their anxiety and depression symptoms.
“Our findings suggest that EMDR may be a promising treatment for patients with long-term sleep disorders,” said lead author Dr. Daniela Pohl.
Conclusion
In conclusion, EMDR is an effective treatment for sleep disorders. It is a safe and non-invasive therapy that can help people suffering from sleep disorders get the rest they need.
Written By Shannon Bowman