Archive for January, 2009

January 30 2009

Can Sleep Disorders Cause Depression?

Can Sleep Disorders Cause Depression?

A recent steady has shown that millions of Americans and on a lesser scale a great number of Europeans have sleep disorders of one kind or another. Many say no matter how hard they try, it is hard to get good a night sleep. There is a high price attached to this loss of sleep, somewhere in the billons of dollars, let alone the emotional problems being faced by the people with these different sleep disorders.

It was once thought insomnia w

January 27 2009

Sleep Disorder Alliance – REM Sleep Disorder Treatment

Sleep Disorder Alliance - REM Sleep Disorder Treatment

Sleep is a period of rest during which the sleeper loses awareness of his or her surroundings. When a person falls asleep, all activity decreases and the muscles relax.  The heartbeat and breathing rate slow down.  The person slowly becomes less aware of what may be happening all around. The two major stages of sleep are the non-rapid eye movement (NREM) or resting stage and the rapid eye movement (REM) or non-resting stage. The REM stage is al

January 26 2009

Are You Singing the “i Can’t Get No Sleep” Blues?

Are You Singing the

“I can’t get no sleep!” That was what you yelled at your supervisor right after he jumped your case about the latest on-the-job screw-up, and right before he stalked away to put a note in your file. “What’s wrong with me?” you keep wondering over and over. Tasks that used to be simple seem difficult, and the complicated stuff is just impossible. You’re irritable and short-tempered. Decisions are difficult to make and you just try to make it throu

January 22 2009

Going To A Sleep Disorder Clinic For Help

Going To A Sleep Disorder Clinic For Help

As we’ve said, there are numerous sleep disorder centers designed to specifically diagnose and provide ways for you to overcome your insomnia.  While the thought of going to a clinic and having people watch you sleep is just a little much for you, fear not.  Actually, sleep disorder centers are there for that specific reason and you will most likely get some answers to your sleeping problems.

Among the signs that may indicate a need

January 20 2009

If You Have Sleep Disorders, Ask yourself These Questions

If You Have Sleep Disorders, Ask yourself These Questions

Do you find yourself dragging through the day because sleep disorders are keeping you up at night? It may not seem fair, but the people you deal with during the day may not be willing to endure the mistakes or moods that sleep deprivation may be causing. You have a choice: you can muddle through the way you’re going and blame your bad luck, or you can take action to diagnose your sleep problems and do what’s necessary to start getting a good nigh

January 17 2009

Panic Attacks Caused By Sleep Disorders – Tips To Relieve Insomnia

Panic Attacks Caused By Sleep Disorders - Tips To Relieve Insomnia

Sleep disorder is one of the major factors that cause panic attacks. If it has been confirmed that you are suffering from a sleep disorder, or if you suspect that you have one, it is to be understood that you are more prone to panic attacks.

Sometimes, it is the other way round; panic attack is the chief cause of insomnia. In truth, it is a vicious cycle. While lack of sleep causes panic attacks, a panic attack can also cause sleepl

January 15 2009

Sleep Disorders

Sleep Disorders

 

Poor sleep is a major cause of serious morbidity including accidents, psychiatric sequelae and reduced quality of life, and has a major economic impact

  • v Stages of Sleep and the EEG:

Non-REM sleep: (REM: Rapid Eye Movement)

  • Stage 1: mixed frequency, low voltage. Alfa ? (8-12 Hz) and Theta ? (4-6 Hz).
January 1 2009

Sleep Disorder, the Common Form of Breathing Problem While Sleeping

Sleep Disorder, the Common Form of Breathing Problem While Sleeping

The most common type of the sleep disorder is called as the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. The Sleep disorder means termination of the breath. It is characterized through repetitive episodes of higher airway barrier that take place during the sleep, usually related with the reduction in the blood oxygen saturation. Within the other expressions, the airways become obstructed on several probable sites. The higher airway could be obstructed by th

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