patients as an obvious population for validation of the PSQI. PSQI-P reliability in our study were higher than Shochat Dsc et al. study(5). Similar to Shochat Dsc study our sample included a various clinical sleep disorders population such as insomnia, snoring, suspected obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy and hypersomnia. Our data suggest that poor sleep quality is a common findings in patients suspected to sleep apnea like previous studies(18)and other sleep disorders. Therefore, PSQI-P…
Melatonin is a naturally occurring substance. Melatonin production is highest at night and naturally signals the body that it is time to sleep. In other words, melatonin manages people's perceptions and natural reactions to night and day. People with insomnia naturally lack this natural substance; hence their bodies will not shift to a restful sleep phase at night. A good melatonin sleep aid…
Why Do We Need Sleep? Sleep, why is it so important? Humans spend a lot of time sleeping, many people feel as if sleeping so much is simply a waste of time, and not necessary. Are they right? Is sleeping just a waste of valuable time, or is it necessary for our survival? In Experience Psychology (King, 2016) sleep is considered a necessary aspect of living a healthy…
poor sleeping habits 5. Rid yourself of allergies: See a doctor for prescription medicine or choose over-the-counter remedies (i.e., nasal decongestion products). Also, where the proper respiratory protection. Conclusively, Reduce the threats of insomnia; snoring way too often (disturbing others); and wasting your valuable time. There are valid methods and/or devices to use to prevent the symptoms of sleep apnea. Ideally, gear towards enabling your airway--the air flow through your upper…
Slept debt is the sleep lost building up overtime. In the case of Tina, she sleeps for three to four hours when she should be getting at least seven and a half hours of sleep. Due to this, it is causing sleep debt and will cause her to have mental and physical problems. REM rebound is when someone returns to the REM sleep more quickly and stays there often due to sleep deprivation. In the case of Tina, she is more likely to fall quickly in the REM sleep because she is sleep deprived. The five…
happens is the sun coming out. Luckily, this delicious tea recipe can improve you sleeping patterns. It can even cure your sleeping problems completely. Anxiety, stress, depression and similar problems can often cause irregular sleeping patterns or insomnia. You may start thinking about things you have to do the following day, your family or work, and you will not be able to relax and fall asleep. If your mind is active…
This is a 57-year-old female with 8/01/06 date of injury, due to a slip and fall. Diagnosis: chronic pain syndrome primary OA-L ankle and foot, MDD, Single Episode and Generalized Anxiety disorder. 12/08/15 progress note by Mehtani documented that the claimant had been seeing Dr. Desai for a period of time. She has been on a complex medication regimen. The provider is trying to cut down the use of Klonopin and Ambien. The patient was told this was her last prescription. In the meantime, he…
In my years of learning I truly believe one of the most important aspects of life, oddly enough is easily compromised. This crucial part of our life is sleep and has a great influence on how we function as humans and how we stay healthy. Sleep is effortlessly thrown away due to other life experiences such as late night movies, homework, social media, staying up all night and many more. This begins to result in sleep deprivation, which is simply not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can be…
the sleep patterns of a person. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental, social and emotional functioning. There are many kinds of sleeping disorders that students can get. One type of sleeping disorder is insomnia, which is common among students.…
According to “Everyday Health” Research suggests that sleep disturbances such as insomnia are rooted in certain medical conditions. Other known causes of sleep disturbance include: • Depression: Most people with depression will experience trouble sleeping. Depression and sleep problems go hand and hand. • Diabetes: Diabetic tend to have…