Insomnia

My groggy eyes flutter open. (“Groggy open” and “Flutter open” do not seem to work too well together. Groggy seems to be used more to describe the state of something being weak, lazy and sleepy. Flutter involves quick none lazy movements. The words contradict a bit) The light is blinding, brighter than I can ever remember it being. It takes them seconds to adjust, why is it so bright? I take in the sounds around me as I stare at the sky above. Tree branches filter the view of a partly…

What is Sleep Paralysis? Have you ever experienced paralysis? Do you know what paralysis means? What it is? According to Google, it is the loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury. So, now that you know what paralysis means, let’s discuss sleep paralysis and the psychology behind it. I myself am a victim of sleep paralysis and will share my personal experiences. You enter consciousness just finishing a dream,…

The Effects of Sleeping Position on Sufferers of Sleep Paralysis Sleep paralysis is a brief, conscious state of involuntary immobility occurring when falling asleep or upon awakening characterized by muscle atonia and vivid, reoccurring, terrifying hallucinations. Complete muscle atonia is naturally induced during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep to prevent the sleeper from physically acting out dreams (Lapierre & Montplaisir, 1992), The absence of REM atonia causes rapid eye movement sleep…

Another negative aspect of texting is the sleep deprivation it can cause. Research “shows that a good night's sleep is fundamental to everything from academic ability and behavior to memory, concentration, sporting prowess, decision-making, creativity and mental health” (Frankel 2010). A good night’s rest is extremely important for a teenager or young adult’s growth. Because they are texting all night, teenagers are neglecting homework and sleep as well. This results in the teenager struggling…

A nightly drink (or nightcap) is often used to calm the nerves of a variety of people, but could they be setting themselves up for addiction? Does a nightcap necessarily indicate an alcohol problem? And are there any benefits for this practice? Nightcaps Don't Necessarily Indicate Problem Drinking Technically, drinking one alcoholic beverage a night (such as a nightcap) does not indicate a drinking problem. Experts typically state that a man should have no more than four drinks in one day or…

In the informative and allusive essay written by Paul Bogard, he informs the audience as to why humans are headed for trouble when we receive little darkness. Little darkness according to Bogard can affect our health. He uses evidence and reasoning to explain why natural darkness should be preserved. In the third paragraph of the essay, Bogard informs the audience that little darkness can cause health issues. According to the World Health Organization, "Our bodies needs darkness to produce the…

Like a cloud in the sky, anxiety is looming. Anxiety can be triggered by several causes, and the weather oftentimes can be this trigger by affecting people’s decisions and even attitudes. During the early 1800s in England, human population was rapidly increasing especially in large cities. With the increase of people, there was also a rapid increase of disease and sickness. Medicine and science were advancing during this time, but “[m]edicine in 1800 was a scary combination of chance ……

This student encountered a case involving an 11-year-old Hispanic female, who was brought into services by her mother for school performance issues. According to the girl’s mother, the client is smart but struggles with staying focused on school work in both her school and home environments. The following paper provides a client map of this client’s case, which includes her diagnosis and treatment options. Also, this student presents an analysis of several diagnoses considered during the…

McPherson, F., McGraw, L. (2013). Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine, 19(5), 45-50. Fujo McPherson and Leigh McGraw used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design study utilizing (CAM) or complementary and alternative medicine to investigate the effectiveness of a pilot program for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) patients after using self-care behavior methods. They particularly related this belief…

Summary: In the video, we get to know that around two-thirds of the world population get less than seven hours of sleep daily. According to psychologist and professor Richard Wiseman from the University of Hertfordshire, this is a serious problem because a growing amount of people is sleep deprived. Sleep deprived means getting less than 7 hours of sleep a day. According to Richard Wiseman, an adult need up to eight and a half hours of sleep daily while a teenager needs an hour more of sleeping…