SLEEP DISORDERS

SLEEP DISORDERS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SLEEPING

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KEY POINTS

Definition: Sleep disorders are conditions that disrupt normal sleep patterns.Prevalence: Affect millions globally, leading to various health complications.Importance: Understanding sleep disorders is crucial for health and well-being.

Did you know?Sleep disorders affect 45% of the global population, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).Around 1 in 3 people worldwide suffer from some form of insomnia during their lifetime.

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CATEGORIES OF SLEEP DISORDERS

There are 3 general categories for sleep disorders: Insomnia, Hypersomnia and parasomnia. Insomnia means an inability to get to sleep or the person cannot stay asleep. Hypersomnia means a person feels very sleep a lot of the time, finding it difficult to stay awake during the day. Parasomnia relates to abnormal behaviours or emotions while sleeping, eg. Sleep walking.

CAUSES OF SLEEP DISORDERS

Sleep Walking

Narcolepsy: Excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks.

TYPES OF SLEEPING DISORDERS

Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Misalignment between sleep-wake cycles and the environment.

Sleep Apnea: Breathing interruptions during sleep.

Insomnia: Difficulty falling or staying asleep.

Importance of Sleep Hygiene

Key Points:Establishing a regular sleep scheduleCreating a restful sleep environment (dark, quiet, and cool)Limiting caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals before bedManaging stress and relaxation techniques

Did you know?Maintaining consistent sleep and wake times, even on weekends, is one of the most effective sleep hygiene practices. This helps regulate your body's circadian rhythm (internal clock), improving both the quality and duration of sleep. Consistency in sleep patterns trains your body to expect sleep at certain times, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up naturally without feeling groggy.

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RESEARCH CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

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Key Points:Definition: Difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep.Symptoms: Fatigue, mood disturbances, difficulty concentrating.Risk Factors: Stress, irregular sleep patterns, certain medications.Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, sleep hygiene, medications.

INSOMNIA

Key Points:Definition: Chronic sleep disorder causing overwhelming daytime drowsiness.Symptoms: Cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness), sleep paralysis, hallucinations.Causes: Lack of hypocretin in the brain, genetic factors.Treatment: Medications, lifestyle changes.

NARCOLEPSY

Key Points:Definition: Breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep.Types: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea.Symptoms: Loud snoring, gasping for air, daytime sleepiness.Treatment: CPAP therapy, lifestyle changes, surgery.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod.

SLEEP APNEA

Individual walks around and sometimes perform other actions while asleep. People who are sleep walking are unresponsive to their surroundings and cannot hear people that are talking to them. Sleep walker not conscious and later has no memory of events during sleep walking.

SLEEP WALKING

Key Points:Definition: Disruption of the internal body clock, causing misaligned sleep patterns.Types: Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD), Shift Work Disorder, Jet Lag.Causes: Lifestyle, work schedules, travel.Treatment: Light therapy, melatonin, sleep schedule adjustments.

Circadian Rhythm Disorders