PS101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Hypnotic Susceptibility, Hypnotic Induction
Document Summary
Refers to chronic problems in getting adequate sleep. Persistent early-morning awakening (1 young 2,3 middle age, elder) Is associated with daytime fatigue, impaired functioning, elevated risk for accidents, reduced productivity, absenteeism at work, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, hypertension, and increased health problems. Estimates of the prevalence vary considerably coz: respondents" highly subjective judgments. 34-35% suffer insomnia, half of these people(15-17%)severe or frequent insomnia. Prevalence with age, and 50% more common in woman. Pseudo-insomnia/sleep state misperception means they think they are getting an inadequate amount of sleep. The discrepancy between individuals" feelings about how much they sleep and objective reality consciousness are highly subjective. Insomnia is a side effect of emotional problems(depression, stress) Primary cause they have a higher level of physiological arousal than the average person. Treatment: the prescription of 2 classes of drugs: Benzodiazepine sedatives(dalmane, halcion, restoril) relieve anxiety. Nonbenzodiazepine sedatives(ambien, sonata, lunesta) newer, for sleep problems. Both help fall asleep, reduce nighttime awakenings, increase total sleep.
