Sleep Problems And Disorders

A _______ is one of the group of sleep disorders in which unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/or experiences during sleep play a role.

examples of parasomnias

Other name for sleepwalking

In _________ the sleeper engages in relatively complex behaviors ranging from wandering about to driving an automobile.

Sleepwalking most often occurs during _______, but it can occur at any time during a sleep period in some affected individuals

occurs when the muscle paralysis associated with the REM sleep phase does not occur.

Individuals who suffer from RBD have of ________ physical activity during REM sleep, especially during _______.

This disorder is associated with a number of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease.

an anti-anxiety medication with sedative properties, is most often used to treat RBD. It is administered alone or in conjunction with doses of melatonin (the hormone secreted by the pineal gland). As part of treatment, the sleeping environment is often modified to make it a safer place for those suffering from RBD (Zangini, Calandra-Buonaura, Grimaldi, & Cortelli, 2011).

A person with _________ has uncomfortable sensations in the legs during periods of inactivity or when trying to fall asleep. This discomfort is relieved by deliberately moving the legs, which, not surprisingly, contributes to difficulty in falling or staying asleep.

_________ is quite common and has been associated with a number of other medical diagnoses, such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes (Mahowald & Schenck, 2000).

variety of drugs that treat restless leg syndrome

result in a sense of panic in the sufferer and are often accompanied by screams and attempts to escape from the immediate environment

is a consistent difficulty in falling or staying asleep, and is the most common of the sleep disorders.

Individuals with _____ often experience long delays between the times that they go to bed and actually fall asleep.

Chronic insomnia is almost always associated with feeling overtired and may be associated with symptoms of ______

Some forms of psychotherapy, such as ________ therapy, can help sufferers of insomnia.

is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on cognitive processes and problem behaviors.

_________ is defined by episodes during which a sleeper’s breathing stops. These episodes can last ______ seconds or longer and often are associated with brief periods of arousal.

Sleep apnea is much more common in ________ people and is often associated with loud snoring.

There are two types of sleep apnea:

__________ occurs when an individual’s airway becomes blocked during sleep, and air is prevented from entering the lungs.

In _________, disruption in signals sent from the brain that regulate breathing cause periods of interrupted breathing

One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves the use of a special device during sleep (What is the device)

a person with _______ cannot resist falling asleep at inopportune times. These sleep episodes are often associated with _________, which is a lack of muscle tone or muscle weakness, and in some cases involves complete paralysis of the voluntary muscles.

Surprisingly, narcoleptic episodes are often triggered by states of heightened arousal or stress. The typical episode can last from ______.

Generally, narcolepsy is treated using psychomotor stimulant drugs, such as ________.