Sleep

Acute

What is Sleep?

Sleep is defined on the basis of behavioural and physiological criteria dividing it into two states: non rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep which is subdivided into three stages (N1, N2, N3); and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, muscle atonia and desynchronized EEG.

  • difficulty falling or staying asleep.
  • daytime fatigue.
  • strong urge to take naps during the day.
  • unusual breathing patterns.
  • unusual or unpleasant urges to move while falling asleep.
  • unusual movement or other experiences while asleep.
  • unintentional changes to your sleep/wake schedule.

Sleep disorders are conditions that affect the quality, amount and timing of sleep you're able to get at night. Common sleep disorders include insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Sleep disorders can affect your mental health and physical health

Working at night and sleeping during the day is another. Other causes include drug, alcohol, or cigarette use, lack of physical activity, obesity, and the use of certain medications. But nodding off when you want or need to be awake may also be caused by an underlying condition

  • Changing your normal routine often, including your sleep schedule.
  • Experiencing interruptions in your sleep, such as waking up often to care for a baby.
  • Taking long naps during the day.
  • Getting too little physical activity during the day.
  • Using caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, or recreational drugs.
  • Be consistent.
  • Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature.
  • Remove electronic devices such as TVs, computers, and phones from the bedroom.
  • Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime.
  • Don't use tobacco.
  • Get some exercise.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Relaxation or meditation therapy teaches you how to relax and fall asleep faster. Sleep education helps you learn good sleep habits. Sleep restriction therapy gives you a specific amount of time to spend in bed, even if you are not able to sleep during this time.

How is it treated?

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The most widely used type of sleep study is a polysomnogram. While you slumber in a high-tech sleep lab that looks like a comfortable hotel room, a technician in a nearby room records your brain activity and selected information from your body.

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