<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Sleep Disorders to Facts &#187; dare4distance</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/tag/dare4distance/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com</link>
	<description>Everything about Sleep Disorders</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:02:35 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Sleep Disorders: What is Sexsomnia?</title>
		<link>http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/2009/11/sleep-disorders-what-is-sexsomnia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/2009/11/sleep-disorders-what-is-sexsomnia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sleep Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[big]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[city]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dare4distance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dreams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[happy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[never]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trouble]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/2009/11/sleep-disorders-what-is-sexsomnia/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
 Sleep is a precious necessity and that is why in the pre-industrial era people used to sleep for twelve hours. It was abnormal to work at night but with increased industrialization we have seen 24 hour operation in our places of work. People are more busy than ever with deadlines to beat, targets to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:0 auto;float:left;padding-right:5px"><img src="http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/d33901f65d4b4486" width="250" height="180" alt="Sleep Disorders: What is Sexsomnia?"></div>
<p> Sleep is a precious necessity and that is why in the pre-industrial era people used to sleep for twelve hours. It was abnormal to work at night but with increased industrialization we have seen 24 hour operation in our places of work. People are more busy than ever with deadlines to beat, targets to hit and great expectations from the society. There is never enough time to do things and that is why sleep is always compromised. It is an achievemen<span id="more-86"></span>t to sleep after doing everything else you had planned to but how healthy is missing on your sleep? A sleep-deprived person is less effective at work, relationships, and also in sex. This might lead to a sleep disorder known as sexsomnia. It is a condition where people have sex when they are sleeping. Sleep sex can be a real pain to a partner. Who wants somebody who sleeps on the job? Not me and not any other person.</p>
<p>A study was carried out at the university of Minnesota regarding inappropriate sleep sexual behavior. The victim might make surprise sexual advances towards a person they are sharing a bed with even though he/she is not a sexual partner. It can be quiet embarrassing especially if these are respected persons. Sexsomnia are known to be very aggressive in sex even though they are usually in a state between deep sleep and consciousness. They remain in a sleep twilight zone all through the sex process. In some cases the victims even snore and misbehave in other unflattering ways. Some partners are understanding enough and can bear with the post-coital state while others dislike people who sleep on the job. </p>
<p>Sleep and sex experts refer to the case as a result of a certain sexual disorder. The victims are aroused even in their deep sleep. Though partially conscious, they perform well sexually but their judgement on what to do is impaired and they are capable of interacting normally with their sexual partner. This can result into mild rape cases as the sexsomiacs overpower their partners and force them into the act of sex. It more or less appears like a dream and they might talk about their partners loudly. It is unfortunate if they are they cheat on their partners because they might give themselves away by murmuring another person&#8217;s name. Sexsomnia can cause relationship problems in such a case. It might be a mere obsession with another person but the spouse might not understand. </p>
<p>Sexsomnia is a sleep disorder which can be treated with time. It does not mean that sexsomniacs are perverted. They are people who would not wish to do so in their consciousness. Sleep centers are good at identifying your specific problem and assisting you to deal with it. It is interesting that some people find the whole idea of sleep sex very exciting. They love the occasional sleep-inspired romance. Night time sexual activities might affect your relationships but it all depends on who you are dealing with. People are different and they react differently to different circumstances.</p>
<p> <!--more--> <H3>Watch the video related to sleep disorder center</H3>
<div align="center">
<p><!-- Smart Youtube --><span class="youtube"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fui87SP4h4M&amp;rel=&amp;color1=0x666666&amp;color2=0xD3D3D3&amp;border=&amp;fs=&amp;autoplay=&amp;loop=&amp;disablekb=&amp;egm=&amp;border=&amp;showsearch=&amp;showinfo=&amp;iv_load_policy=&amp;cc_load_policy=&amp;fmt="><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fui87SP4h4M&amp;rel=&amp;color1=0x666666&amp;color2=0xD3D3D3&amp;border=&amp;fs=&amp;autoplay=&amp;loop=&amp;disablekb=&amp;egm=&amp;border=&amp;showsearch=&amp;showinfo=&amp;iv_load_policy=&amp;cc_load_policy=&amp;fmt="></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /></object></span></p>
</p></div>
<p>see how you like to run Back to the things that got you here Although the distance is daring We both know how to drive Oh We can&#8217;t make-up for the lost time that we both apologized for I cant stand the fact that this extremity is the center of my day Mondays I sleep away Tuesdays I lay awake Wednesdays are the worst Thursdays I reminice Fridays I see your face And I can breathe Although the distance is daring I sure know what its like to be alone &#8230; never shout dare4distance trouble happy big &#8230;  <H3>Help answer the question about sleep disorder center</H3>Loudness in my dream woke me up?<br />The other night I was dreaming.  I was actually in a sleep center for sleep disorders, so I know the noise wasn&#039;t outside of my room (soundproofed room).  Anyway I had a dream that got really loud in my head.  So loud that it kept on getting louder until it woke me up.  Has anyone else had this happen?  I wondered what it meant?  It sounded like stringed instruments at the opening of some movies.  I haven&#039;t seen or heard this for a long time, but I&#039;ve had it happen a few times in my dreams before!  Weird, I know and I won&#039;t get to talk to the doctor about my results for another week.  Any thoughts?<br />
 <H3>About Author</H3>
<p></strong>
<p>Francis K. Githinji Is An Online Dating Expert. His Latest Project<a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.tomydate.com/countrydating2.php?country=Canada&#038;id=2">Sexsomnia</a> Shows How The Power Of Online Dating Can Be Harnessed Internationally and With Great Success, Or You Could Post Your Valued Comments On His Blog At <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.tomydate.com/blog/?p=1928">Sexsomnia</a></p></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/2009/11/sleep-disorders-what-is-sexsomnia/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>11</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Sleep Requirement Reduced by Gene Mutation</title>
		<link>http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/2009/09/sleep-requirement-reduced-by-gene-mutation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/2009/09/sleep-requirement-reduced-by-gene-mutation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sleep Disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[christofer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dare4distance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drew]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ingle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lyrics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[never]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nevershoutnever]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shout]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/2009/09/sleep-requirement-reduced-by-gene-mutation/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
 A rare gene mutation that reduces the amount of sleep required has been revealed through new research from the University of California.  The gene, known as DEC2, reduces the need for sleep in general (two hours or less, on average).  Those who have the gene have been found to require less sleep and also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:0 auto;float:left;padding-right:5px"><img src="http://thm-a02.yimg.com/image/2e8b30bcb03d7c10" width="250" height="180" alt="Sleep Requirement Reduced by Gene Mutation"></div>
<p> A rare gene mutation that reduces the amount of sleep required has been revealed through new research from the University of California.  The gene, known as DEC2, reduces the need for sleep in general (two hours or less, on average).  Those who have the gene have been found to require less sleep and also to recover from lack of sleep faster than someone who does not have the gene present, in a study conducted in San Francisco by Ying-Hui Fu, Ph<span id="more-95"></span>D.</p>
<p>“This is the first time a gene has been found in humans that critically and dramatically controls sleep,” said Mehdi Tafti, PhD, a geneticist and sleep researcher at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland not connected with the San Francisco findings: “We now have evidence that a gene mutation can dramatically change the amount of sleep you get.”  Researchers experimented with genetically engineered mice to find <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.aviisha.com/article/gene-mutation-reduces-need-sleep" target="_blank" title="how much sleep needed">how much sleep needed </a>was significantly less than other mice without the gene, yet without detrimental side effects.  The mice recovered from lack of sleep quicker than those without DEC2.</p>
<p>People who carry the DEC2 gene mutation might require only 6 hours as a <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.aviisha.com/sleep-well" target="_blank" title="recommended amount of sleep">recommended amount of sleep </a>per night and also not require naps between.  Others who sleep only 6 hours per night will require naps during the day or experience extreme fatigue.  Richard Simon Jr., MD, medical director of the Kathryn Severyns Dement Sleep Disorders Center in Walla Walla, Washington, observes that most people require eight to eight and a half hours of sleep each night and experience extreme tiredness without it. </p>
<p>Fu noted that disruptions in normal sleep can serious affect mood, physical health and well being and cause a risk of cancer and an imbalance in endocrine function. “These changes in sleep in the mutant mice could provide an explanation for why human subjects with the mutation are able to live unaffected, despite not <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.aviisha.com/sleep-well" target="_blank" title="getting enough sleep">getting enough sleep</a> throughout their lives,” he said.</p>
<p>The bad news if that the gene mutation is rare and found in only 1 in 60 families.  However, the discovery of the effects of the DEC2 gene mutation might prompt research into developing a drug that might emulate the gene and become useful to those suffering from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, or OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).</p>
<p>It was noted that the development of such a drug is unlikely to occur for some decades. Suffice to say that the discovery of the DEC2 gene mutation will afford an insight into the regulatory mechanisms of sleep needs, with the possibility of new treatments being sought for sleep problems in the future for those who wish to sleep less without damaging their health.</p>
<p> <!--more--> <H3>Watch the video related to sleep disorder center</H3>
<div align="center">
<p><!-- Smart Youtube --><span class="youtube"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/hUr0f3OObjk&amp;rel=&amp;color1=0x666666&amp;color2=0xD3D3D3&amp;border=&amp;fs=&amp;autoplay=&amp;loop=&amp;disablekb=&amp;egm=&amp;border=&amp;showsearch=&amp;showinfo=&amp;iv_load_policy=&amp;cc_load_policy=&amp;fmt="><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hUr0f3OObjk&amp;rel=&amp;color1=0x666666&amp;color2=0xD3D3D3&amp;border=&amp;fs=&amp;autoplay=&amp;loop=&amp;disablekb=&amp;egm=&amp;border=&amp;showsearch=&amp;showinfo=&amp;iv_load_policy=&amp;cc_load_policy=&amp;fmt="></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /></object></span></p>
</p></div>
<p>from We&#8217;ve been on the same boat since day one I see how you like to run Back to the things that got you here Although the distance is daring We both know how to drive Wo-o Weekend make-up for the lost time that we both apologie for I cant stand the fact that this extremity is the center of my day Mondays I sleep away Tuesdays I lay awake Wednesdays are the worst Thursdays I reminice Fridays I see your face And I can breathe &#8230; nevershoutnever never shout christofer drew ingle dare4distance &#8230;  <H3>Help answer the question about sleep disorder center</H3>How To Help Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder?<br />How To Help Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder?<br />
My boyfriends 7 year old son has reactive attachment disorder. The disinhibited type. Makes shallow attachments with strangers&#8230;everyone and anyone. Along with other problems like hurting animals, other kids, urinating on things and himself, destroying everything in site, and a lot more. He has all the severe problems that rad kids have. The scary things where you&#039;re afraid to go to sleep at night. We have been trying to get help for him. We have done everything that we can think of. He has been evaluated by many professionals, see&#039;s a therapist and a counselor and on medication(anti-phycotic). We have had him in a psychiatric hospital a couple times and now in temporary therapeutic foster care. Nothing seems to work. The foster family is having such a hard time that they have signed up to get respite on the weekends because they can&#039;t handle it either. His fits/rages are violent, and the smallest thing will set him off and there is nothing to do to calm him down. The school had to call the state police on him last week, and awhile later decided to call 911 to get him to a crisis center. There is so much with him. Anyone who knows about this disorder knows what kind of things these children do and I&#039;m looking for advice from them. Also, he just started in the past month having a very, very weird obsession with another 7 year old girl. The school has described it as an obsession that no child should have. Things like when she does not stand by him in line or sit with him on the bus or she plays with other kids puts him into a dangerous rage and caused him to get kicked out of the after school program. Anyone know anymore about this, or why he does it? What things do you know of that could help? We have a 2 and 3 year old in the house that he has hurt, threatened, and one time tried to sufacate the 2 year old. We need help!<br />
 <H3>About Author</H3>
<p></strong>
<p>The Aviisha Medical Wellness Institute in Los Angeles is recognised as a pioneer in <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.aviisha.com/sleep-well"><br />
sleep apnea diagnosis<br />
</a> and treatment. Patients are tested for sleep apnea either in the comfort of their own home or in the Aviisha <a rel="external nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.aviisha.com/sleep-well">Los Angeles sleep labs</a>. Aviisha provides the most advanced and thorough treatment for sleep apnea and provides patients with discounted rates for auto CPAPs and other sleep aids.</p></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.sleepdisorderstofacts.com/2009/09/sleep-requirement-reduced-by-gene-mutation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>18</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

