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Occupies 1/3 of our Lives (3,000 hrs /year) Necessary for Physical and Mental Health $50 Billion / Year in Lost Productivity Occupies 1/3 of our Lives (3,000 hrs /year) Necessary for Physical and Mental Health $50 Billion / Year in Lost Productivity
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n Amount Varies u By Persons u By Age n Problems are Common n Can Become Chronic n Amount Varies u By Persons u By Age n Problems are Common n Can Become Chronic
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Biological State Two Major Periods u NREM Non-Rapid Eye Movement u REM Rapid Eye Movement Two Major Periods u NREM Non-Rapid Eye Movement u REM Rapid Eye Movement
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Actigraph Sleep efficiency Polysomnographic (PSG) Evaluation Actigraph Sleep efficiency Polysomnographic (PSG) Evaluation u Detailed history u Electrooculograph (EOG) u Electroencephalograph (EEG) u Electrocardiogram (EKG) u Electromyograph (EMG) u Detailed history u Electrooculograph (EOG) u Electroencephalograph (EEG) u Electrocardiogram (EKG) u Electromyograph (EMG)
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Compensation & Rebound
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n Dyssomnias u Difficulties Getting Enough Sleep u Amount, Quality, Timing n Parasomnias u Abnormal Behavior During Sleep n Dyssomnias u Difficulties Getting Enough Sleep u Amount, Quality, Timing n Parasomnias u Abnormal Behavior During Sleep Two Major Categories
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n I have difficulty falling asleep n Thoughts race through my mind and prevent me from getting to sleep n I anticipate a problem with sleep several times a week n I often wake up and have trouble going back to sleep
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n I worry about things and have trouble relaxing n I wake up earlier in the morning than I would like to n I lie awake for a half an hour or more before I fall asleep n I often feel sad or depressed because I can’t sleep n I worry about things and have trouble relaxing n I wake up earlier in the morning than I would like to n I lie awake for a half an hour or more before I fall asleep n I often feel sad or depressed because I can’t sleep
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n ADD ALL TRUES n SCORE > 3, you have symptoms of INSOMNIA n INSOMNIA is a persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep n ADD ALL TRUES n SCORE > 3, you have symptoms of INSOMNIA n INSOMNIA is a persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep
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n Most Common Sleep Disorder u Trouble Initiating Sleep u Trouble Maintaining Sleep u Have Nonrestorative Sleep n Most Common Sleep Disorder u Trouble Initiating Sleep u Trouble Maintaining Sleep u Have Nonrestorative Sleep “Primary” Insomnia
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Primary Insomnia n Facts and Statistics u Common (1/3 Population) u 17% Have it in Severe Form u Females Report Problem > Males u Common in Older Populations n Facts and Statistics u Common (1/3 Population) u 17% Have it in Severe Form u Females Report Problem > Males u Common in Older Populations
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Primary Insomnia n Causes u Higher Body Temperature u Drug Use and Poor Sleep Hygiene u Unrealistic Views About Sleep u Stress and Trying to Sleep u Use of Sleep Medications n Causes u Higher Body Temperature u Drug Use and Poor Sleep Hygiene u Unrealistic Views About Sleep u Stress and Trying to Sleep u Use of Sleep Medications
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Hypersomnolence Disorder n Problem of Sleeping Too Much u Excessive Sleepiness u Person Experiences it as a Problem u Appear to Have Enough Sleep u Little is Known About Causes u Appears to Run in Families n Problem of Sleeping Too Much u Excessive Sleepiness u Person Experiences it as a Problem u Appear to Have Enough Sleep u Little is Known About Causes u Appears to Run in Families
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Narcolepsy n The “Sleep Attack” u Excessive Sleepiness & Cataplexy – Triggered by Strong Emotion – Go Right Into REM u Sleep Paralysis u Hypnagogic Hallucinations n The “Sleep Attack” u Excessive Sleepiness & Cataplexy – Triggered by Strong Emotion – Go Right Into REM u Sleep Paralysis u Hypnagogic Hallucinations
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Narcolepsy n Facts and Statistics u Rare Condition: Prevalence =.03% to.16% u Affects Males and Females Equally u Often Begins in Adolescence u Seems to Improve Over Time u Behavior Also Seen in Dogs n Facts and Statistics u Rare Condition: Prevalence =.03% to.16% u Affects Males and Females Equally u Often Begins in Adolescence u Seems to Improve Over Time u Behavior Also Seen in Dogs
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Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders n Sleep Apnea u Breathing is Constrained or Ceases u Snoring and Night Sweats u Person Often Unaware of Problem u Several Types of Sleep Apnea n Sleep Apnea u Breathing is Constrained or Ceases u Snoring and Night Sweats u Person Often Unaware of Problem u Several Types of Sleep Apnea
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Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders n Types Sleep Apnea u Obstructive (OSA) – Airflow Stops; Related to Obesity u Central (CSA) – Cessation of Respiratory Activity u Sleep-related hypoventilation n Types Sleep Apnea u Obstructive (OSA) – Airflow Stops; Related to Obesity u Central (CSA) – Cessation of Respiratory Activity u Sleep-related hypoventilation
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Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders n Problem With Circadian Clock u Disturbed Sleep – Insomnia or Excessive Sleepiness u The Biological Clock – Suprachiasmatic Nucleus – Melatonin May Help Set the Clock u Jet Lag & Shift Work Types n Problem With Circadian Clock u Disturbed Sleep – Insomnia or Excessive Sleepiness u The Biological Clock – Suprachiasmatic Nucleus – Melatonin May Help Set the Clock u Jet Lag & Shift Work Types
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Statistics Obstructive sleep apnea = 10-20% Female < Male Associated with Obesity Increasing age
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n Medical Treatments n Prescription and Over-the-Counter – Poor Sleep: – Hypersomnia & Narcolepsy: Stimulants (e.g., Ritalin) u Breathing-Related Disorders – Medications and Devices n Medical Treatments n Prescription and Over-the-Counter – Poor Sleep: – Hypersomnia & Narcolepsy: Stimulants (e.g., Ritalin) u Breathing-Related Disorders – Medications and Devices
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n Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments u Modifying Timing of Sleep – moving bedtime earlier or later u Improving Sleep Hygiene u Addressing Beliefs About Sleep u Stress and Relaxation Training n Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments u Modifying Timing of Sleep – moving bedtime earlier or later u Improving Sleep Hygiene u Addressing Beliefs About Sleep u Stress and Relaxation Training
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n Sleep Hygiene u Exercise u Don’t F Sleep u Don’t Force Sleep u 15 Minute Limit Getting to Sleep u Avoid Naps u Optimal Sleep Conditions u No Snacking u Avoid Alcohol & Stimulants u Set Wake-Up Time u Relax Before Bed u Bed = Sleep n Sleep Hygiene u Exercise u Don’t F Sleep u Don’t Force Sleep u 15 Minute Limit Getting to Sleep u Avoid Naps u Optimal Sleep Conditions u No Snacking u Avoid Alcohol & Stimulants u Set Wake-Up Time u Relax Before Bed u Bed = Sleep
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n During REM u Nightmares n During NREM u Sleep Terrors u Sleep Walking (somnambulism) n During REM u Nightmares n During NREM u Sleep Terrors u Sleep Walking (somnambulism) Two Main Types
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REM sleep Involves dreams: Distressing & disturbing Disrupt sleep, cause awakening Interfere with functioning More common in children Treatment Antidepressants Relaxation training
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More common in children Piercing scream Signs of elevated arousal (e.g., sweating) Person looks extremely upset Difficult to awaken Little memory of the event Prevalence Children 6% Adults 2% More boys than girls Treatment “Wait-and-see” posture Scheduled awakenings
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Somnambulism Non-REM sleep Usually during first few hours of deep sleep Person must leave the bed More common in children 15-30% Difficult (not dangerous) to wake Related Conditions Sexomnia Nocturnal eating syndrome Person eats while asleep
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