...Sleep Disorders Types & Treatments Monday, May 21, 12 1 Sleep Disorders •Primary Sleep Disorders: -Dyssomnias - Insomnia - Narcolepsy - Breathing-Related Sleeping Disorders - Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders -Parasomnias - Nightmares - Night Terrors - Sleepwalking - Sleep Paralysis ivation toll p depr eatest • Slee it’s gr ilities. akes t tive ab cogni on shown s have ugh sleep Studie h eno • hat wit ion the t privat ill become de als w ntually anim d eve sick an die. Monday, May 21, 12 2 Insomnia •Difficulty falling asleep & staying asleep. •Not due to direct effects of substance use or general medical condition. •About 60 million Americans have chronic insomnia. •Affects 40% of women and 30 % of men. •Acute or Chronic •Treatment: medication or behavior modification. Monday, May 21, 12 3 Monday, May 21, 12 4 Chronic Causes of Insomnia Monday, May 21, 12 5 Chronic Causes of Insomnia • Medications Monday, May 21, 12 5 Chronic Causes of Insomnia • Medications • Drug or alcohol use Monday, May 21, 12 5 Chronic Causes of Insomnia • Medications • Drug or alcohol use • Psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety) Monday, May 21, 12 5 Chronic Causes of Insomnia • Medications • Drug or alcohol use • Psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety) • Medical disorders Monday, May 21, 12 5 Chronic Causes of Insomnia • Medications • Drug or alcohol use • Psychiatric disorders (e.g., ...
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...during the day, even if you have had enough sleep? You might have a sleep disorder. There are several different ones but yet the most commons ones are insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. Nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, sleep talking, head banging, wetting the bed and grinding your teeth are kinds of sleep problems called parasomnias. These sleep disorders are caused by normal things such as back pain, anxiety, neck pain, or chronic pain. Going into detail with each disorder will help you better to understand why they are caused and how they can be cured. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in year 2007, approximately 64 million Americans suffer from insomnia on a regular basis each year. Insomnia occurs 1.4 times more commonly in women than in men. Although insomnia was the most common sleep problem among about one half of older adults (48%), they were less likely to experience frequent symptoms of insomnia than their younger counterparts (45% vs. 62%), and their symptoms were more likely to be associated with medical conditions, according to the 2003 poll of adults between the ages of 55 and 84. Insomnia is a symptom of sleep disorder of having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. It is usually followed by functional impairment while awake. People who have insomnia complain about being able to close their eyes or “rest their minds” for more than a minute Sleep Disorders 4 at a time. Insomnia is also broken...
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...A worldwide known disorder that more than a million people have to live through is insomnia. Just in Canada, an estimated of 3.3 million people aged 15 or older, which is every one over seven person, have problems going to sleep or staying asleep (Tjepkema, 2005). In our neighbor country The United States of America, the numbers are quite higher compared to us. In fact, more than one quarter of the American inhabitants is found to have any one symptom of insomnia (Thrasybule, 2012). It is believed that 35% of the worldwide population suffers from this disorder. Insomnia is more common in women, but the quality of sleep often decreases as we age, equally in both women and men. The vaguest definition of insomnia would be having difficulty sleeping. This disorder has four major symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, problem falling back asleep once awaken during the night, waking up early in the morning and not being able to go back to sleep, and feeling tired no matter how long you sleep for. Various trouble in your everyday life may also be developed as a result. Increased daytime irritability, poor concentration, risks of major depressive disorder, hypertension and reduced quality of life are amongst many of the quotidian life issues that develop over time. To...
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...known as chronic insomnia describes sleep difficulties lasting more than four weeks. A distinction is then made between secondary and primary insomnia. Secondary insomnia is much more common. Primary insomnia occurs when a person is having sleep problems that are not directly associated with any other health condition or physical cause such as drug abuse or medications. A person may be feeling stressed or depressed but such psychological states that are not the cause of the insomnia. It may be that the individual has developed bad sleep habits and this causes insomnia, but insomnia is the only problem. Sometimes insomnia may have had a identifiable cause but this has disappeared, yet the insomnia persists because of an exception of sleep difficulty - in their own words, the individual has come to expect that they will have sleep difficulties and these expectations lead to anxiety which then continue to cause insomnia. Secondary insomnia is when a person is having sleep problems because of something else. There is a single, underlying medical, psychiatric or environmental cause. In such cases insomnia is a symptom of the main disorder, i.e. it comes second, after the main disorder. It is important to distinguish between primary and secondary insomnia because of the implications for treatment. If insomnia is a symptom of another disorder then it is important to treat the disorder rather then the insomnia. So, for example, if insomnia is the result of chronic depression...
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...of Terms Chapter II: Definition of Insomnia Chapter III: Insomnia Causes Causes of Chronic Insomnia Physiological Causes Psychological Chapter IV: Symptoms of Insomnia Possible Diagnosis Chapter V: Types of Insomnia Chapter VI: Prevention of Insomnia Prevention in Insomnia from Shift Changes Prevention in Insomnia from Jet lag Tips for getting a better night sleep Chapetr VII: Treatment of Insomnia Music Theraphy Cognitive Behavioral Theraphy Medicines Relaxation Exercise Chapter VIII: Statistics of Insomnia Chapter IX: Conclusion Final Bibliography Chapter I Introduction General Consideration Insomnia is a symptoms,not a stand-alone diagnosis or disease.It is an abnormal wakefulness or inability to fall asleep throughout the night.Insomnia can be related to a medical or psychiatric illness,can be caused by mental stress or excitement or can be caused by your daytome and bedtime habits.It causes may be divided into situational factors,medical or emotional problems are probably the principal cause of insomnia. Insomnia can be prevented and treated in many ways. To prevent it, the patient is urged to try to avoid focusing his/her thoughts on the problem of insomnia and to learn and practice relaxation techniques. The main focus or treatment for insomnia should be directed toward finding the cause. There are many treatment to help you sleep better. Importance of the Problem This study is important because of the following...
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...I. Insomnia is a very common sleeping disorder. It is the difficulty initiating sleep and the inability to maintain sleep. It can be short-term or chronic. Short-term insomnia usually last for a couple days, a month, or even as long as six months. Long-term or chronic insomnia typically last longer than six months. a. Short-term insomnia can be caused from being stress out. Whether it is stress about work or home being stress contributes a lot to insomnia. Any traumatic even that may happen in your life can also cause you to have a sleeping disorder. What makes insomnia escalate from short-term to chronic is simply the amount of time you have the disorder. Insomnia. (2014). b. Signs and symptoms for insomnia can also include awakening too early,...
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...It is undeniable that sleep is an indispensable part of life. In the whole life, people spend approximately one third of their life time sleeping. Sleep is necessary to maintain the effect of cognitive functions such as flexibility, memory, speech or thinking and to recover lost energy sources after a long day. Therefore, sleep disturbances can result in serious health issues or negative impacts on daily activities. There are many reasons that lead to disturbances in sleep. This essay will identify how chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder cause disruptions in sleep and the way they affect not only the physical attributes but also the mental health of a person. First of all, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is considered as one...
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...Arsiwalla Development Psychology April 11, 2016 Journal 2 Sleep Sleeping disorders consist of falling and staying asleep, Problems staying awake, Sleep disordered breathing, sleep disruptive behaviors, rhythmic movements. Falling involves difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep, including early awakenings is insomnia. Insomnia is often secondary medical condition. Primary insomnia is learned sleep prevention associations and physiological arousal, resulting in sleeplessness and decreased daytime functioning. Transient insomnia is days to week. Acute insomnia 3 weeks to 6 months. Chronic insomnia lasts for years. Problems staying awake is narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a chronic lifelong neurological disorder characterized by profound daytime sleepiness and functional impairment. The symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness. Cataplexy sudden loss of muscle strength after an intense emotion. Sleep paralysis brief inability to move or speak. Hallucinations may occur at sleep onset or upon wakening. “Treatments for sleepwalking and sleep terrors are safety, sleep hygiene, behavioral management, medications, and scheduled awakenings.” “Consequences of sleep deprivation, decreased performance, impaired memory, and cognitive functioning, stress in relationships, poor quality of life, longevity, physical health, and mental health.” The readings didn’t tell us how to behavioral management to treat sleep walking and sleep terrors. Chapter 5 Jean Piagets four stages of cognitive...
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...behavior, thoughts and emotions. There are many people with mental disorders that never get treated. It is very important to make correct diagnoses when diagnosing a patient. Accurate diagnosing will insure that the individual is receiving the best treatment possible. The earlier mental illnesses are detected they easier they are to treat. It should always be ones priority to function as normal as possible and get back on track. Educating people on their disorder and treatment options will give them a better understanding of their condition and what they can do to stay healthy and recover to normal. I am going to be writing a psychological case study on Trevor Reznik from the Machinist. I will be giving a brief background on Trevor as well as discussing his behavior and symptoms. I will base my diagnosis of his symptoms and behavior with accordance to the DSM-IV criteria and multi-axis diagnosis. I will also be recommending treatment and recovery options. Trevor Reznik is a 29 year old man from Seattle Washington. He moved to Houston 5 years ago after earning a degree in machinery. Trevor is a Machinist at Skilled Craftsmen of Texas. He says he doesn't care much for the trade but the pay is alright. He states that he isn't very well at keeping in touch with family these days. He grew up in a single family home and his father died when he was a young boy. There is no history of medical or mental disorders to Trevor lihis knowledge. Trevor lives in a one bedroom apartment...
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...There are many types of disorders that have an effect on our everyday life. One particular disorder that many of us are affected by is insomnia. According to Saisan et.al 2013, insomnia is defined as having difficulties falling asleep or staying awake for a great period of time (Saisan et. al 2013). Stress, depression, diabetes, and complications with the thyroid glands are all causations of insomnia. Anxiety is also a trigger for insomnia. First, you must find a good sleeping method. One method that results in good sleeping is taking sleeping medications that is prescribed by doctors. Medications are sometimes beneficial to people who have insomnia. It helps patients who have insomnia to slumber throughout the night or gets the proper sleep that they need. According to Kavey (2001), over- the-counter medications are helpful for a certain amount of time but then it starts to wear off. When resulting in taking blood pressure medications and antidepressants medications can result in losing sleep as well. Also when you are changing your sleeping habit make sure you are refraining from the television, books, and also eating late at night. Being able to improve your sleeping method make sure it’s dark and quiet in the room. Another result that helps with insomnia is being able to relax. One way that a person can relax is by listening to soothing music, being able to relax in warm Luke water, engage in many activities, drink warm tea, and yoga. Listening to soft music will have...
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...inability to sleep adequately a few times a weak and doesn’t mean the inability to sleep at all. Insomnia can be chronic or on going.Certain causes of insomnia can be categorized into three major categories which include lifestyle, health and environment. Experiments were carried out to see how insomnia affects quality of life and the conclusion reached was that people suffering from insomnia report greater quality of life impairment in contrast to people without insomnia. Sleep disturbance can exacerbate the condition, disrupt treatment, cause further complications and add to the social disability associated with chronic illness. Insomnia can result in mental illness and can have a huge impact when it comes to efficiency of a subject. Personally traits can be a major differentiating point when it comes to comparison between subjects with and without insomnia however personality differences between insomniacs and controls might rather be state-dependent instead of trait-dependent. Treatment of insomnia can be by two major ways namely pharmacotherapy and nonpharmacologic interventions. Herbal treatment as per 82% of Canadians are also very effective when it comes to treating insomnia. Rest and little exertion can also play a vital role when it comes to curing insomnia. Effects Of Insomnia On Quality of Life Insomnia is derived from the Latin word which means “no sleep”. A recent report estimates that 60 to 70 million American suffer from some form of sleep problems and...
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...inability to sleep. It actually has different levels that include having a hard time going to sleep, and staying asleep, and not feeling rested when you wake up or like most people think which is an extreme example is people who can’t sleep at all. Something else I didn’t know about insomnia was the effects of it. Pain, mental disorders, and breathing problems can cause insomnia, and irritability, impaired concentration and memory, fatigue, and difficulty in interpersonal relationships are some of the effects of insomnia and will be what I will be talking about. One cause for insomnia can include waking from sound or pain. I have known a lot of people who suffer from insomnia from physical pain. Joint or muscle problems, such as fibromyalgia or arthritis can be painful enough to cause insomnia. Also people who suffer from gastrointestinal disease, such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease or irritable bowel syndrome can develop enough pain to cause insomnia. Another cause for insomnia can be breathing problems. Respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma can cause insomnia. Asthma causes a person’s airway to close up making it hard for them to breathe which can lead to problems sleeping causing issues like insomnia. Sleep apnea is also a breathing disorder that has been found to cause insomnia. However, many people may suffer from sleep apnea without suffering from insomnia. One of the biggest causes of insomnia is mental disorders. Sleep...
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...Smith PSY101: Introduction to Psychology (PTC1507A) Dr. Andrea Brockman March 16, 2015 Understanding Insomnia and the Effectiveness of Treatment Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that is characterized by the inability to sleep or a total lack of sleep. Insomnia can exist as a primary disorder or as a symptom of another medical issue. Insomnia can be either acute and short-term, or chronic and ongoing. Studies have shown insomnia to be a common disorder with symptoms evident in up to 50 percent of the adult population. Insomnia rates are often viewed as higher among the divorced, separated, and women. The 3-P model of insomnia suggests that people may be primed to develop insomnia through stressful life events, hyperarousal or coping strategies like napping. Insomnia is often associated with negative quality of life, decreased job performance, increased risk of accidents and an increased risk for depression. Many of the individuals who suffer from insomnia express a poor understanding of the available treatments and tend to turn to alcohol and over the counter medications. Faced with the prevalence of insomnia and concerns regarding other aspects of the disorder, many professionals have found and used different techniques such as, pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, to treat the disorder with several having different levels of efficacy and effectiveness. In this essay I intend to explore the efficacy and effectiveness of several of these techniques. One...
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...Emily Hanlon ENG 103 8 December 2010 Sleep Disorders Sleep is an essential part of every ones lives. Without a normal amount of sleep each night can cause accidents, affect your relationships, physical, and mental health. It is averaged that about 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders and many do not know the extent of their disorder or how they came about. The most common sleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. Normal sleep takes place in five stages. Stage one is light sleep where you drift in and out of sleep and can be awakened easily. In this stage, the eyes move slowly and muscle activity slows. During this stage, many people experience sudden muscle contractions followed by a sensation of falling. In stage two, eye movement stops and brain waves become slower with only an occasional burst of rapid brain waves. When a person enters stage three, extremely slow brain waves called delta waves are combined with smaller, faster waves. In stage four, the brain produces delta waves almost exclusively. Stages three and four are referred to as deep sleep and it is very difficult to wake someone from them. In deep sleep, there is no eye movement or muscle activity. This is when some children experience bedwetting, sleepwalking or night terrors. In the REM period, breathing becomes more rapid, irregular and shallow, eyes jerk rapidly and limb muscles are temporarily paralyzed. Brain waves during this stage increase to levels experienced...
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...awake, worrying. The clock ticks ahead. Your anxiety builds. You wonder how you’ll survive the next day. Sleep can often be a barometer of your overall health. In many cases, people in good health tend to sleep well, whereas those suffering from repeated sleeping problems might have an underlying medical or mental health problem, be it minor or serious. Sleeping well is essential to your physical health and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, even minimal sleep loss can take a toll on your mood, energy, efficiency, and ability to handle stress. Ignoring sleep problems and disorders can lead to poor health, accidents, impaired job performance, and relationship stress. Most of us have experienced trouble sleeping at one time or another. This is normal and usually temporary, due to stress or other outside factors. But if sleep problems are a regular occurrence and interfere with your daily life, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders cause more than just sleepiness. The lack of quality sleep can have a negative impact on your energy, emotional balance, and health. A sleep disorder, or somnipathy, is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental and emotional functioning. Polysomnography is a test commonly ordered for some sleep disorders. Disruptions in sleep can be caused by a variety of issues, from teeth grinding (bruxism) to night terrors. When a person suffers...
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