w3- sleep disorders Flashcards
“understanding “normal sleep”
What is normal sleep? What varies between people?
reversible state of unconscious mobile, vary in hrs, falling asleep easily, no frequent wakenings, refreshed
“understanding “normal sleep”
Which region of the brain contains wake promoting neurons?
ventrolateral nucleus (VLN)
Do young adults have more or less NREM and wakenings?
more NREM, less awakenings
Do elderly adults have more or less NREM and wakenings?
less NREM, more awakenings, lightening in sleep
Does REM sleep inc/dec in lifespan as age progresses?
What increases?
hint: REM is deep sleep- do babies have more or adults?
REM decreases
NREM 1-2 increases (lighter sleep)
sleep disorder #1 insomnia
What are the 3 main classifcation manuals for sleep disorders?
- ICD-11 (disease)
- ICD-SD (7 main/59 sleeping disorders)
- DSM-5
sleep disorder #1 insomnia
What are the 7 main sleep disorders in the ICD-SD?
hint: 3 “soms”, eyes, nose, hands, others
insomnia, parasomnia, hypersomnolence
sleep-wake circadian,
breathing related, movement related
others
sleep disorder #1 insomnia
What’s the difference bewteen primary vs secondary insomnia?
primary = unassociated with psych/med disorder
secondary= comorbid to psych/physical state, other disorders
sleep disorder #1 insomnia
6+1 criteria for insomnia
min 1/3 symptoms include:
1) complaining dissatisfaction in sleep quantitiy/quality
2) symptoms - early awakenings, hard to intitate, hard to maintain sleep
3) occur despite adequate sleep
4) duration = min 3 months
5) freq = min 3 times weekly
6) causing sig distress
7) unexplained by med/substance
before 2015 –> post 2015 had some changes in insomnia criteria
What is insomnia now interpreted as?
co-exists with other conditions, but still address disorder individually accounting for other related factors
sleep disorder #1 insomnia
prevalence of insomnia more in ? gender? age?
women, older
sleep disorder #1 insomnia
predisposing factors?
precipitating factors?
perpetuating factors?
genetics, women, hgiher anxiety
trauma, work stress, sleep env, new medication
stress, worrying, staying in bed/daytime naps
sleep disorder #1 insomnia
How to diagnosis insomnia?
hint: s____ i_______
sleep interview
includes problems, narrative of bedtime, triggers, perception, other factors
sleep disorder #1 insomnias
Negative outcomes of insomnia?
dec mental wellbeing, energy, workplace productivity, general function, accident risk
sleep disorder #1 insomnias
Is medication or therapy more preferred for insomnia treatment?
CBT-I cognitive restructuring inaccurate sleep thoughts –> changing behaviors–> arousal/stimulus/relaxation techniques
psychoeducation