Sweeter dreams through software?
NightWareis an Apple Watch app that helps treat nightmares stemming from disorders like PTSD.
The app is supposed to be used only with a prescription and thats a good thing, observers say.
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The company also warns against using NightWare if you “act out” during sleep.
Users wear the watch only while sleeping and recharge it during the day.
PTSD and sleep problems are a major problem, experts say.
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Onestudy found thelifetime prevalence of PTSD among adult Americans to be 6.8 percent.
Apps should not be used as a replacement for therapy, psychologist Nikki Winchester said in an email interview.
“In most cases, people should seek treatment from a licensed therapist,” she added.
“However, apps can be useful tools for providing coping skills for symptoms that are easily accessible.”
Sleep is an essential part of a persons daily routine.
Getting a good nights sleep is important for everyone as it provides bothphysical and psychological benefits.
