Do nightmares cause the body to release adrenaline? – Sleepio – Ask the Sleep Expert

Prof Colin Espie is Director of the Sleep Centre at the University of Glasgow and co-founder of Sleepio, an online sleep improvement programme based on proven CBT techniques: http://www.sleepio.com

Prof Espie has opened Sleepio’s doors for ‘Ask the sleep expert’ – See his explanation and add your own questions here: http://bit.ly/sleepexpert

Thanks to Catherine for posting this question:
“Do nightmares cause the body to release adrenaline, making it difficult to return to sleep if the nightmare awakens you?”

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