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3 Theories of Sleep, 11 Sleep Disorders and Remedies
Adaptive Theory of Sleep
- Product of Evolution
Restorative Theory of Sleep
- Must for Physical Health of Body
Dual Process Hypothesis of Sleep
- Refresh Brain
- Restore Memory
Sleep Disorders
- Hypersomnia: Excessive daytime sleepiness (drug abuse, insomnia, depression)
- Insomnia: Inability to get to sleep, stay asleep, or get good quality sleep
- Narcolepsy: Sudden onset of REM sleep during otherwise waking hours
- Circadian rhythm disorders: Disturbances of the sleep – wake cycle such as jet lag and shift work
- Enuresis: Urinating while asleep in bed
Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Apnea: Loud snoring and stopped breathing (cause of SIDS)
- Night terrors/Nightmare Disorders: Extreme fear, agitation, screaming while asleep
- Somnambulism: Sitting, walking, or performing complex behavior while asleep
- Restless leg syndrome: Uncomfortable sensations in legs causing movement and loss of sleep
- Nocturnal leg cramps: Painful cramps in calf or foot muscles
Sleep Disorders
- Periodic limb movement syndrome: Muscle twitches (primarily legs) occur every 20 - 40 seconds & disturb sleep.
- REM behavior disorder: Failure of normal muscle paralysis causing violent actions during REM sleep.
- Sleep – wake schedule disorder
- Sleep Drunkenness: Slow transition to consciousness after awakening
Remedial Measures
- Paradoxical Intervention – Remove pressure of trying to sleep
- Relaxation
- Exercise
- Food Intake:
- Stimulus Control
- Sleep Restrictions: For insomnia
- Imagery rehearsal: For nightmares
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