The recollection of memories is so vivid that every remembrance feels like reliving those moments. This is particularly true for negative memories, which are bitter and emotionally burdensome. A certain word or image can trigger negative memories.
The clarity of these memories makes it seem as if you are going through them all over again. Occasionally, there are wishful contemplation of erasing these troubling memories as a way to end the pain of the disturbing experience. Well if not delete, it is possible to weaken negative memories.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed the possibility of weakening negative memories with the help of sleep. Let’s see how the study is relying on sleep to dull the negative memories’ intensity. ALSO READ: Bedtime tales are more than children's stories: Study shows they are metaphors for sleep-related problems Power of sleep The researchers aimed to diminish the negative memories by activating positive memories during sleep .
It can help reduce the distress of traumatic memories. The researchers called it ‘targeted memory reactivation’. This opens up avenues for treatments concerning traumatic experiences.
The researchers leveraged the power of sleep to target negative memories. It is a known fact that sleep has a fundamental role in processing memories. Sleep is beneficial as it won’t require the conscious emotional effort like the traditional methods (therapy.
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