Recap from Part One: For those living with an anxiety disorder, insomnia can be part of a vicious cycle. Anxiety can cause sleeping problems, and sleep deprivation can cause symptoms of an anxiety disorder because a lack of sleep stimulates the part of the brain most closely associated with depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders.
The good news is that insomnia and anxiety disorders are treatable. Read on.
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It’s important to obtain an accurate diagnosis...
As I write these words, it's 5 a.m. I was up till 1:30 a.m. working on tax documents and college financial aid forms. Hmmm, 3 1/2 hours of... Read more »
The first step in finding a solution to sleep problems with fibromyalgia is understanding what is causing the problem. Please read:... Read more »
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) published a new set of diagnostic criteria they are proposing for fibromyalgia in the May... Read more »
A good night’s sleep is important to good health. Many of us toss and turn or watch the clock when we can’t sleep for a night or two.... Read more »
The inability to get a good night's sleep and awaken feeling refreshed is a common problem for people with fibromyalgia. The question is... Read more »
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What Is It? Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing for short periods during sleep. These periods are called apneas. They... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesGeneral Causes of Obstructive Sleep ApneaStructural abnormalities in the face, skull, or airways that cause some obstruction or narrowing in... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The symptoms vary and depend on the specific sleep disorder.Signs and testsTests vary and depend on the specific sleep disorder. A sleep study... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Body as a whole Unsteadiness Tremor Convulsions Flushed skin Eyes, ears, nose, and throat Dilated pupils Heart and blood vessels Rapid... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep paralysis - isolatedSymptomsPeople with isolated sleep paralysis have episodes that last from a few seconds to 1 or 2 minutes in which they are... Read more »
Jet lag is a combination of symptoms experienced after flying in an airplane, especially on long trips. Fatigue, irritability, dehydration, and a broken sleep pattern are common symptoms of jet lag.... Read more »
Anxiety and Stress Stress from important events in your life can disrupt sleep, or little concerns about work, family or school can make it hard for your mind to shut down. Anxiety has a similar effect, as everyday anxieties can cause sleep...
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