sleep dysfunction, says Dr. Kader Shaheen, a psychiatrist at the clinic Milnerton Akeso or may be the result of a primary sleep or can seco...
sleep dysfunction, says Dr. Kader Shaheen, a psychiatrist at the clinic Milnerton Akeso or may be the result of a primary sleep or can secondary to a psychiatric disorder, or otherwise.
NEW LIFE - For many people, a good night's sleep is no more than a chimera enjoy.
is transported instead in the dream world, if you are afraid to bed and sleep well all night many the thought of going to bed - because of lack of sleep.
Sleep - disordersleep dysfunction, says Dr. Kader Shaheen, a psychiatrist at the clinic Milnerton Akeso or may be the result of a primary sleep or can secondary to a psychiatric disorder, or otherwise.
The most common sleep disorders generally include the following:
• insomnia• Sleep Disordered Breathing
• Central disorders hipersomnolencia
• disorders of the sleep-wake rhythm circadian
• parasomnias
• movement disorders sleep-related
Syndromes, classification systems
"It is important to understand that long-term sleep disorder refers to a collection of different syndromes, classified according to the mechanism of pathology or common symptoms. It is also important to note that there are different classification systems are also" Dr. Kader said.
demographyAccording to Dr. squad Sleep disorders are common and often are not recognized in all age groups and both sexes.
"In adults, the most common disease is the primary insomnia disorder show in population surveys among adults a prevalence of 1 year of 30-45 percent. In the United States, sleep apnea is the most common sleep breathing disorder that 20-30% of men and 10-15% of women are affected.
"Although the various sleep disorders demographic segments tend to affect different, there are problems for children and adults are also common."
In fact, some people are more likely than others to develop a sleep disorder, he added. "There are several risk factors for various sleep disorders. Men and people who are overweight, suffer, for example, rather insomnia patients who are more comorbid have sleep disorder to depression and other serious mental illnesses are to develop breathing.. And some sleep disorders such as narcolepsy are, with a genetic predisposition, "he explains.
psychological effectProlonged sleep deprivation has several effects on the physiological and psychological function of an individual, according to Dr. squad.
"Lack of sleep causes irritability, mood, attention decreased cognitive function, concentration and memory deteriorated. Physiologically, sleep deprivation leads to the highest levels of noradrenaline and cortisol hormones that the related stress and lower levels of thyroxine for maintaining is normal metabolic rate charge. This leads to physical changes in the appearance (often a small part), lethargic and significant change in appetite sensation ".
learning abilityDr. Deon van Wyk, academic, psychologist and author of parental guidance, studies and stress, says it is important that children and young adults, particularly deep enough to study sleep optimally.
"Many experiences with students about sleep regularly show the sleep group, the group of not sleeping for about 3 sleep loss exceeds to 1. Therefore the brain drain is the same, and it is not surprising that the lack of sleep learning inhibits." Additionally accelerated parts the aging of the lack of sleep.
For example, if the old healthy 30 deprived of sleep for six days (on average in this study about four hours of sleep per night), parts of the body chemistry will be right back on a 60 year old. If allowed to recover, they take almost a week to return to its natural 30-year-old system, "says Dr. Van Wyk.
Impact of dreams, nightmares in sleep - patternDreams are generated experiences of consciousness internally that appear vivid and real, dreams can affect sleep well, says Dr. squad. Sweet dreams usually have no negative impact on the subjective experience of sleep a person. Nightmares are bad dreams but do not create a negative subjective experience of sleep. This can cause sleep anxiety or fear of sleep.
Tips to improve sleep hygieneThat is, there are several ways, can improve a person sleep hygiene (ie measures to improve and maintain good sleep), said Dr. squad. He offers the following advice insomnia to retire:
• Sleep only what you need to feel completely rested.• Get (ie, no alarm clock) are immediately out of bed when you're awake.
• Avoid force sleep.
• Keep a regular sleep schedule.
• Exercise regularly for at least 20 min. (This should take 4-5 hours before bedtime).
• Avoid drinks with caffeine after lunch.
• Avoid alcohol close to bedtime: no "nightcap".
• Smoking within 4 hours before bedtime.
• Avoid. A longer use of radio screens light before bedtime (TV, laptop, iPad)
• Do not go to bed hungry.
• Make sure the room environment is cozy and dark when the house lights are turned off.
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