TY  - JOUR
UR  - https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/IJoDR/article/view/21
EP  - 22
VL  - 1
JF  - International Journal of Dream Research
TI  - A cognitive model of recurrent nightmares
IS  - 1
Y1  - 2008///
A1  - Spoormaker, Victor
N2  - Nightmares are a prevalent mental disorder resulting in disturbed sleep, distress, and impairment in daily functioning. Elaborating on previous theoretical models for anxiety disorders, sleep disorders and dreaming, this study introduces a cognitive model of recurrent nightmares, the central element of which concerns representation of the nightmare?s repetitive storyline in the memory as a script. It is suggested that activation of this script during REM sleep results in a replay of the nightmare, and that activation occurs through perceived similarity between dream elements and the nightmare script.  The model proposes a central role for cognitive processes in the persistence of nightmares over time. The success of cognitive-behavioural treatments is explained and clinical implications are discussed.
SP  - 15
ID  - heidok9399
AV  - none
ER  -