Lecture 34- Stress and Sleep

Question 1

What is Insomnia?

Answer 1

a dissatisfaction with sleep for at least 3 months, in the quantity and or quality
- falling asleep
- maintaining sleep
- early morning sleep

Question 2

What are the physical health causes of Insomnia?

Answer 2

• sleep obstruction (snoring)
• pain

Question 3

What are the psychological causes of insominia?

Answer 3

• anxiety
• worry
• stress

Question 4

What are some treatments for insomnia?

Answer 4

need to identify the causes of poor sleep
- medical intervention
- environment interventions (stimulus control, sleep hygiene, sleep restriction)
-psychological interventions (relaxation)

Question 5

What is stress?

Answer 5

stress is our bodies response to a demand or threat

Question 6

What are symptoms of stress?

Answer 6

• headaches, muscle tension
• feeling anxious
• changes in diet
• upset stomach
• poor sleep
• difficulty concentrating
• sickeness

Question 7

What are the impacts of long term stress?

Answer 7

• affects our physical systems –> increase stress hormones, increases aging
• affects on our mental health –> depression, anxiety, worry

Question 8

What are some treatments for stress?

Answer 8

• lifestyle changes
• focus on values
• relaxation and mindfulness
• assertive skills training
• setting boundaries
• problem solving