Dyssomnia and Parasomnia Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dyssomnia?
A
A sleep disorder with no abnormal behaviour
2
Q
What are some circadian phase disorders?
A
- sleep-wake delay in adolescence
- shift work
- jetlag
3
Q
What is sleep onset insomnia?
A
- when you can’t get to sleep persistently, but once you are asleep you stay asleep
4
Q
What is a parasomnia?
A
A sleep disorder with abnormal behaviour, e.g. sleep walking or somnambulism
5
Q
Treatment? (2)
A
- CBT
- bright light therapy
