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		<title>Medications Used for the Sleep Disorder of Chronic Insomnia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think about Sleep Disorders, what do you think of first? Which aspects of Sleep Disorders are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge.</p>
<p>People that suffer from the sleep disorder of chronic insomnia must decide whether or not they are going to take a sleep medication. This decision is usually made with their physician. Many people decide to take a sleeping pill because it offers relief from the symptoms of their sleep disorder and the extreme sleepiness they are always feeling. Taking a pill can improve how they fell and also the quality of their life. However, many people worry about the side effects and health risks that come with taking sleeping pills. Sleeping pills are among the most widely used drugs in the United States, and their use continues to increase. </p>
<p>The types of sleep medications that are available to people with insomnia fall into two categories, prescription and over-the-counter medications. Each sleep medication affects the body differently. The effectiveness of the sleeping pill is a major factor when dealing with sufferers of this sleep disorder. How quickly the pill will take effect and how long the effect will last are very important. The effect should match the individual&#8217;s sleep problem. The fast acting drugs would benefit a person who has difficulty falling asleep while a longer lasting pill would better benefit someone who has difficulty staying asleep.<br />
Other important factors concerning medications for people with this sleep disorder include the impact the medication has on sleep quality, the tolerance that a person has for the drug, the possibility of developing a dependence on the drug, and the side effects associated with the drug. Each of these points has to be considered when deciding to take sleep medication for chronic insomnia. </p>
<p>Many over-the-counter sleep medications contain some type of antihistamine as a primary active ingredient. Antihistamines are widely used to treat allergies and they are also effective in helping people fall asleep. However, there has been little research done on their long-term effectiveness or safety.</p>
<p>How can you put a limit on learning more? The next section may contain that one little bit of wisdom that changes everything.</p>
<p>Prescription medications for the sleep disorder of chronic insomnia are classified into four general groups: benzodiazepine receptor agonists, antidepressants, melatonin receptor agonists, and barbiturates. Each one of these drug groups has specific benefits in regards to treating insomnia. However, it is very important that the right type of for chronic insomnia medication is prescribed for each individual person with this sleep disorder.</p>
<p>Before choosing a sleeping medication, it is very important to determine the source of the insomnia. For example, perhaps the source of the insomnia is the result of another treatable illness, or a side effect of a medication that is taken. The insomnia is then called secondary insomnia. The focus on medication should then be on the primary illness. Often the insomnia will disappear once the underlying cause is treated.</p>
<p>The decision of whether or not to take sleep mediation for chronic insomnia has to be a personal decision. There is no right or wrong decision. However, it is important, if the choice is to take a medication for this sleep disorder, to become as educated as possible about the medication prescribed. </p>
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		<title>Sleep Apnea &#8211; A Sleep Disorder That Can Be Fatal</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can be life threatening and at times fatal. People with sleep apnea often fall asleep normally; however, once asleep their ability to breathe is blocked. Usually this inability to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with Sleep Disorders.</p>
<p>Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can be life threatening and at times fatal. People with sleep apnea often fall asleep normally; however, once asleep their ability to breathe is blocked. Usually this inability to breathe is caused by the muscles in the throat relaxing too much and collapsing into the airway.  The body then sends a signal to the brain that breathing has temporarily been blocked. This causes the person to wake up and start breathing again.  </p>
<p>The cycle of interrupted breathing can occur many times throughout the night. These episodes can occur up to 50 times an hour and last for ten seconds or longer. Often the person that suffers from this sleep disorder is unaware that anything is happening to them. They can not understand why they always feel  tired during the daytime.</p>
<p>The most common form of this sleep disorder is obstructive sleep apnea, known as OSA.  Some sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea also suffer from cental sleep apnea. This sleep disorder is then called mixed sleep apnea. </p>
<p>It is believed that obstructive sleep apnea affects between 18 &#8211; 20% of the adults in the United States. If this sleep disorder is left untreated in can become life threatening and in rare cases fatal. It is the underlaying cause of illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, pulmonary hypertension and systemic hypertension. </p>
<p>There are several method of treatments for sleep apnea, both surgical and noninvasive. The first line of therapy for someone suffering from moderate to severe sleep apnea is called positive airway pressure. Known as PAP, positive airway pressure is a noninvasive form of treatment. A machine delivers a constant flow of air through a mask that is worn while sleeping. The force of the air flow must be determined by a sleep technician during an overnight sleep study.  There are three types of positive air pressure therapy, CPAP, BiPAP and AutoPAP.</p>
<p>If you find yourself confused by what you&#8217;ve read to this point, don&#8217;t despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time you finish.</p>
<p>Dental devices are also used to treat this sleep disorder in mild to moderate cases.  Dental devices fall into two general categories: mandibular, or lower jaw, advancing devices or tongue retaining devices. Mandibular devices are used most often.  They attach to the upper jaw and pull the lower jaw and base of the tongue forward. This shift in position keeps the airway open.</p>
<p>Medications are generally not a successful form of treatment for most people with sleep apnea.  However, many of them do take antidepressants and mondafinal. </p>
<p>Supplemental oxygen is often used in conjunction with a PAP machine. Oxygen alone can not prevent the collapse of the airway or sleep fragmentation. However, oxygen can prevent the drop in the level of blood oxygen that occurs when the airway collapses.  </p>
<p>There are also surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnea that may be an option for some sufferers of this sleep disorder. These include uvulopalatophrayngoplasty, somnoplasty, corrective jaw surgery, palatal implants and tracheostomy.</p>
<p>People with this sleep disorder generally  find that their quality of life can improve with the proper treatment.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s no doubt that the topic of Sleep Disorders can be fascinating. If you still have unanswered questions about Sleep Disorders, you may find what you&#8217;re looking for in the next article.  </p>
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		<title>A Sleep Disorder That Affects the Legs &#8211; Restless Sleep Syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 06:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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Restless leg syndrome, known as RLS, is a sleep disorder that afflicts more than 15 percent of adults.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with Sleep Disorders.</p>
<p>Restless leg syndrome, known as RLS, is a sleep disorder that afflicts more than 15 percent of adults.<br />
It affects more women than men and the incidence of restless leg syndrome increases with age. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis and varicose veins,  also increase the risk of developing restless leg syndrome.</p>
<p>This sleep disorder is characterized by an uncontrollable  urge to move the lower legs, knees and occasionally the arms. Sometimes painful sensations accompany the urge to move. People that suffer from this sleep disorder describe the feelings and sensations in different ways.  Many describe a tingling, itching or pulling sensation. Still others say it feels prickly or burns. Some feel as if they have worms crawling under their skin.</p>
<p>The sensations which are typical of this sleep disorder can occur anytime during the day or night.<br />
Restless leg syndrome occurring at night has a devastating effect on sleep. The symptoms can cause the sufferer to get in and out of bed repeatedly which can delay or disrupt sleep. Since sleep in repeatedly interrupted, extreme daytime sleepiness is common. </p>
<p>The combination of always feeling  tired and the symptoms themselves can cause a person with restless leg syndrome to alter their lifestyle. Long trips, movies, concerts and eating in restaurants are some of the activities they usually avoid. Attending a long meeting at work can become very painful and uncomfortable. People that have this sleep disorder often suffer from depression. </p>
<p>The best time to learn about Sleep Disorders is before you&#8217;re in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable Sleep Disorders experience while it&#8217;s still free.</p>
<p>Researchers believe that restless leg syndrome may be caused by malfunctions of the pathways in the brain that controls movement reflexes and sensations. Often this sleep disorder has a genetic base.</p>
<p>Restless leg syndrome cannot be diagnosed by one single test. Often standard neurological examinations show no signs of an abnormality.  In many cases, a doctor makes the diagnosis of restless leg syndrome based on the description of the symptoms. They also take into account family history, and the results of a routine medical examination and blood tests. </p>
<p>Many times the treatment for restless leg syndrome is aimed at controlling the debilitating sensations that accompany this sleep disorder. Often iron supplements are prescribed because severe anemia has been linked to this disorder. Relaxation techniques, diet changes and the elimination of caffeine and alcohol help some sufferers of restless leg syndrome.</p>
<p>In most cases, this sleep disorder is treated with drugs. These drugs could include dopamine agents, benzodiazepines, opioids or anticonvulsants. Medications do not cure restless leg syndrome, but they manage the symptoms. People that suffer from this sleep disorder usually have to stay on their medications for the rest of their lives.</p>
<p>Another sleep disorder similar to restless leg syndrome is periodic limb movement disorder known as PLMD.  There are  two main differences between restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. Restless leg syndrome occurs when the sufferer is awake or asleep; periodic limb movement disorder only occurs when the sufferer is asleep.  Restless leg syndrome movements are voluntary responses to very unpleasant sensations; the movements of periodic limb movement disorder are involuntary and are  not consciously controlled. Both of these sleep disorders can be effectively  controlled with medical treatment.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a lot to understand about Sleep Disorders. We were able to provide you with some of the facts above, but there is still plenty more to write about in subsequent articles.</p>
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		<title>How to Tell If You Have a Sleep Disorder</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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There are many people that have an undiagnosed sleep disorder. They may feel very sleepy during the day. They may have trouble falling to sleep or staying asleep. Friends or relatives may tell [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Current info about Sleep Disorders is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest Sleep Disorders info available.</p>
<p>There are many people that have an undiagnosed sleep disorder. They may feel very sleepy during the day. They may have trouble falling to sleep or staying asleep. Friends or relatives may tell them they look very tired. They may experience mood changes, irritability or become overly emotional. Often they have difficulty paying attention, concentrating, or remembering things that are important.  These are all symptoms of sleep deprivation, and possibly of a sleep disorder.</p>
<p>A person that has an undiagnosed sleep disorder will usually answer the question, &#8220;What is the problem with your sleep,&#8221; with one of five answers. Those answers will be; &#8220;I have trouble falling asleep,&#8221; &#8221; I have trouble staying awake,&#8221; &#8220;I can&#8217;t get up in the morning,&#8221; &#8220;I seem to do strange things in my sleep&#8221; or  &#8220;I can&#8217;t sleep because of my partner.&#8221; The particular answer chosen helps to narrow down the possibility of a specific type of sleep disorder.</p>
<p>When someone says &#8220;I can&#8217;t fall asleep&#8221; it can mean several things. There could be a problem when first going to bed, after waking up in the middle of the night, or in the early morning hours.<br />
Many people have the problem of not being able to fall asleep when they go to bed. This is called sleep latency. Sleep latency can be a very serious symptom of certain sleep disorders, including sleep onset insomnia, delayed sleep phase disorder, shift work, restless leg syndrome or paradoxical insomnia. Many times the problem is not being able to stay asleep, which is sleep fragmentation.  Often a person with this complaint can fall to sleep easily when they go to bed, but wake up often throughout the night. Sleep disorders may include sleep maintenance insomnia,  shift work. If a person wakes up very early in the morning and cannot get back to sleep, it could be a sign of advanced sleep phase disorder or sleep maintenance insomnia.</p>
<p>If the answer to the question is &#8220;I can&#8217;t stay awake&#8221; and the person is falling asleep at inappropriate times there may be a  sleep disorder such as narcolepsy , obstructive or central sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, restless leg syndrome, shift work or advanced sleep phase disorder.</p>
<p>It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of Sleep Disorders is no exception. Keep reading to get more fresh news about Sleep Disorders.</p>
<p>Those that say &#8220;I can&#8217;t get up in the morning&#8221; and take an hour or more to fully wake from their sleep may suffer from excessive sleep inertia. They are having difficulty making the transition from sleep to being awake. Sleep disorders that could be responsible for excessive sleep inertia  are sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase disorder.</p>
<p>A person that answers the question with &#8220;I do strange things in my sleep&#8221; may find that their sleep is full of surprises. Sleepwalking, Sleep terrors, confusional arousals, REM sleep behavior disorder, nightmares, sleep-related eating disorder and bruxism are all types of sleep disorders known as parasomnias.</p>
<p>If a person answers &#8220;I can&#8217;t sleep because of my partner&#8221; snoring, sleep apnea, bruxism, restless leg syndrome, or periodic limb movement disorder may be the sleep disorder to blame.</p>
<p>How would you answer the question of &#8220;What is the problem with your sleep?&#8221;</p>
<p>That&#8217;s the latest from the Sleep Disorders authorities. Once you&#8217;re familiar with these ideas, you&#8217;ll be ready to move to the next level.</p>
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		<title>Sleep Disorder and Teenagers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:40:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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There is a sleep disorder that affects between seven to ten percent of teenagers called Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, also known as DNS.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Sleep Disorders in the following paragraphs. If there&#8217;s at least one fact you didn&#8217;t know before, imagine the difference it might make.</p>
<p>There is a sleep disorder that affects between seven to ten percent of teenagers called Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, also known as DNS.  Most teenagers outgrow this disorder by the time they reach young adulthood. Less then one percent of adults are believed to have DSP. Often people mistake this sleep disorder for insomnia.</p>
<p>Left on their own, people with delayed sleep phase disorder would stay up until very late, sometimes until 4 or 5 a.m. They like to get up very late in the morning or early afternoon. Often they are referred to as night owls.</p>
<p>Many teenagers like to stay up late and sleep late in the morning. Sometimes this is because they want to socialize at that time of the day. However, it can also be due to the natural delay in the circadian sleep / wake rhythm at their age of development. </p>
<p>Teenagers with this sleep disorder often have a very hard time getting up in the morning for school. Even if they go to sleep at a regular time, such as 11 p.m., they toss and turn for hours like someone with insomnia. They difference is, unlike an insomniac, people with delayed sleep phase disorder have no difficulty staying asleep. They do have a very difficult time getting up early in the morning. Teenagers with this sleep disorder are very tired during the day and may even fall asleep in the classroom. The exact cause of this sleep disorder is not known. It is known for certain that it is a circadian rhythm problem.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of Sleep Disorders. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas.</p>
<p>Treatment for this sleep disorder is available for people that need to get onto a more traditional sleep / wake schedule. The  types of treatment include, bright light, chronotherapy,  melatonin and over- the-counter  prescribed sleeping pills.</p>
<p>Bright light treatment for delayed sleep phase disorder uses bright light to trick the brain&#8217;s circadian clock . Exposure to bright light shifts the circadian rhythm if it is administered within a few hours of the body&#8217;s lowest temperature at night.</p>
<p>Using chronotherapy as a treatment for someone with delayed sleep phase disorder requires a block of time one week long. Each day bedtime is delayed by three hours successively. For example, for someone that falls asleep at 2 a.m. but wants to fall asleep at 11. p.m., their bedtime would move to 5 a.m. on the first day. The next day it would move to 8 a.m. and continue this cycle for a week. A teenager suffering with delayed sleep phase disorder would need a week off from school in order to complete this therapy. Once the desired bed time is reached it is very important to keep a consistent wake up time.</p>
<p>There are several treatments involving various drugs that are used to treat delayed sleep phase disorder. Melatonin has been successful in changing the sleep cycle of people with this sleep disorder. Prescription medication such as Ramelteon, and other sleeping pills, have been   successful in treating teenagers and adults with delayed sleep phase disorder.</p>
<p>If your teenager has trouble falling asleep and always wants to stay up late, be aware of the possibility that a sleep disorder may be present.</p>
<p>Sometimes it&#8217;s tough to sort out all the details related to this subject, but I&#8217;m positive you&#8217;ll have no trouble making sense of the information presented above.</p>
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		<title>Shift Work Sleep Disorder</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people that work during the night suffer from Shift Work Sleep Disorder, also known as SWSD. This disorder affects about one quarter of the approximately 20 million people who do shift work. People affected by shift work sleep disorder are employed in many types of jobs. These include large numbers of workers in industries [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people that work during the night suffer from Shift Work Sleep Disorder, also known as SWSD. This disorder affects about one quarter of the approximately 20 million people who do shift work. People affected by shift work sleep disorder are employed in many types of jobs. These include large numbers of workers in industries such as transportation, manufacturing, mining, power, health care, and emergency services including police and firefighters and EMTs. Many of these industries operate around the clock and many various shift schedules exist.</p>
<p>Working a shift job forces your body to function outside if it natural circadian rhythm.  Their circadian rhythms never become fully adjusted to their hours. No matter how long a person works at night, when they are greeted by the morning sunlight a signal is sent to their brain saying it is time to wake up. A person suffering from this sleep disorder lives in a state of constant circadian disruption.</p>
<p>There are several coping strategies for people with shift work sleep disorder. The most important thing to remember when coping with the challenges of shift work is recognizing the importance of sleep and making it a priority.</p>
<p>Sleeping during the daytime can be very difficult for some people. Besides going against the body&#8217;s natural circadian rhythm, there are also the sunlight and the everyday life of the rest of the world, most of which is awake. Many people with this sleep disorder move their bedroom to an isolated place in the house and try to make the room as quiet and dark as possible.</p>
<p>If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole Sleep Disorders story from informed sources.</p>
<p>It is best to try to avoid as much of the morning sunlight as possible if you plan to go to sleep right after your night shift. Wear sunglasses on the way home and try not to stop for gas or groceries. The more sunlight you are exposed to, the more likely you are going to have a difficult time falling asleep.</p>
<p>Another coping technique is to develop a sleep strategy. It is very important to set a specific time to sleep. Many people that suffer from shift work sleep disorder find it is best to follow the same sleep routine even on the days they are off from work. It is essential that family and friends know not to bother you during your sleep time unless it is an emergency. Generally, shift workers are chronically sleep deprived. Scheduling naps at specific times can be a great help in dealing with the sleep disorder that accompanies shift work.</p>
<p>People with this sleep disorder should limit the amount of caffeine during the later part of their shift. Some people establish a caffeine cutoff time, after that they drink juice or water.</p>
<p>The use of sleeping pills for shift workers can develop into a dependency on them. Taking sleeping pills on a daily basis can lead to other health problems.</p>
<p>Not everyone is able to tolerate working during the night. The constant battle with this sleep disorder may cause some people to find a different job.</p>
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		<title>Medications Used for the Sleep Disorder of Chronic Insomnia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The best course of action to take sometimes isn&#8217;t clear until you&#8217;ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant.</p>
<p>People that suffer from the sleep disorder of chronic insomnia must decide whether or not they are going to take a sleep medication. This decision is usually made with their physician. Many people decide to take a sleeping pill because it offers relief from the symptoms of their sleep disorder and the extreme sleepiness they are always feeling. Taking a pill can improve how they fell and also the quality of their life. However, many people worry about the side effects and health risks that come with taking sleeping pills. Sleeping pills are among the most widely used drugs in the United States, and their use continues to increase. </p>
<p>The types of sleep medications that are available to people with insomnia fall into two categories, prescription and over-the-counter medications. Each sleep medication affects the body differently. The effectiveness of the sleeping pill is a major factor when dealing with sufferers of this sleep disorder. How quickly the pill will take effect and how long the effect will last are very important. The effect should match the individual&#8217;s sleep problem. The fast acting drugs would benefit a person who has difficulty falling asleep while a longer lasting pill would better benefit someone who has difficulty staying asleep.<br />
Other important factors concerning medications for people with this sleep disorder include the impact the medication has on sleep quality, the tolerance that a person has for the drug, the possibility of developing a dependence on the drug, and the side effects associated with the drug. Each of these points has to be considered when deciding to take sleep medication for chronic insomnia. </p>
<p>Many over-the-counter sleep medications contain some type of antihistamine as a primary active ingredient. Antihistamines are widely used to treat allergies and they are also effective in helping people fall asleep. However, there has been little research done on their long-term effectiveness or safety.</p>
<p>You can see that there&#8217;s practical value in learning more about Sleep Disorders. Can you think of ways to apply what&#8217;s been covered so far?</p>
<p>Prescription medications for the sleep disorder of chronic insomnia are classified into four general groups: benzodiazepine receptor agonists, antidepressants, melatonin receptor agonists, and barbiturates. Each one of these drug groups has specific benefits in regards to treating insomnia. However, it is very important that the right type of for chronic insomnia medication is prescribed for each individual person with this sleep disorder.</p>
<p>Before choosing a sleeping medication, it is very important to determine the source of the insomnia. For example, perhaps the source of the insomnia is the result of another treatable illness, or a side effect of a medication that is taken. The insomnia is then called secondary insomnia. The focus on medication should then be on the primary illness. Often the insomnia will disappear once the underlying cause is treated.</p>
<p>The decision of whether or not to take sleep mediation for chronic insomnia has to be a personal decision. There is no right or wrong decision. However, it is important, if the choice is to take a medication for this sleep disorder, to become as educated as possible about the medication prescribed. </p>
<p>There&#8217;s a lot to understand about Sleep Disorders. We were able to provide you with some of the facts above, but there is still plenty more to write about in subsequent articles.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Fatal Familial Insomnia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is probably by far one of the rarest forms of sleeping disorders around. This is an inherited disorder that has only been found in 28 families in the world that have the dominant gene for it. The offspring of a parent(s) of developing the disorder is about 50% and there is no cure for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is probably by far one of the rarest forms of sleeping disorders around. This is an inherited disorder that has only been found in 28 families in the world that have the dominant gene for it. The offspring of a parent(s) of developing the disorder is about 50% and there is no cure for this. The age of onset is around the ages between 30 and 60 and the disorder&#8217;s time frame runs between 7 to 18 months. This disease has 4 stages that it goes through and 1st stage of the disease starts off with the sufferer dealing with increased insomnia leading to severe panic attacks, and various kinds of phobias, this stage lasts about 4 months, 2nd stage sufferer deals with hallucinations and panic attacks become more obvious and lasts about 5 months, 3rd stage Complete and total inability to sleep. And follows with drastic weight loss and lasts about 3 months, 4th stage Dementia sets in and progressively becoming irresponsive and mute over a course of 6 months and this is the final progression of the disease.</p>
<p>This sounds a lot like Alzheimer&#8217;s because if you notice the time frame it&#8217;s a lot less shorter than the actual time span of someone who deals with Alzheimer&#8217;s because the sufferer is dealing with it for several years instead of a year where the disease progressively degenerates the mental capacity to such a degree that the sufferer has a hard time with memory.</p>
<p>As far as treatment is concerned sleeping pills don&#8217;t have any effect for people suffering from Fatal Familial Insomnia and not even non-medicinal therapy doesn&#8217;t work either. Medical science has no idea why it&#8217;s a fatal disease and how they can create effective treatment options to combat this problem. And more effective genetic testing for diseases that are inherited to find out what can be done medicinally and therapeutically to deal with this sleeping disorder.</p>
<p>The more authentic information about Sleep Disorders you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Sleep Disorders expert. Read on for even more Sleep Disorders facts that you can share.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a matter of how much attention the medical world takes note of this and pushes the funding to finding a cure and effective genetic testing of families and tracking diseases through the generations to be able to have some kind of record of the disease passing down through generations or skipping generations which is what some diseases have done in some families for those who have a disposition for certain things.</p>
<p>This doesn&#8217;t get nearly as much attention as all the other sleeping disorders because of it being rare, and only turning up in so many people and births making it not rare enough for it to get the recognition as regular insomnia and to qualify for the treatments. That are currently out there to help those 60 million people who are dealing with some kind of sleeping disorder(s).</p>
<p>With the way medical science is going it will be a matter of time before medical science catches up and helps the many people who are looking for a cure of being deprived of a restful night&#8217;s sleep. The moment a cure is found is one more person who will be helped to have a good night&#8217;s rest.</p>
<p>Hopefully the sections above have contributed to your understanding of Sleep Disorders. Share your new understanding about Sleep Disorders with others. They&#8217;ll thank you for it.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Sleep Disorder and Teenagers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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There is a sleep disorder that affects between seven to ten percent of teenagers called Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, also known as DNS.  Most teenagers outgrow [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Sleep Disorders? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about Sleep Disorders.</p>
<p>There is a sleep disorder that affects between seven to ten percent of teenagers called Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, also known as DNS.  Most teenagers outgrow this disorder by the time they reach young adulthood. Less then one percent of adults are believed to have DSP. Often people mistake this sleep disorder for insomnia.</p>
<p>Left on their own, people with delayed sleep phase disorder would stay up until very late, sometimes until 4 or 5 a.m. They like to get up very late in the morning or early afternoon. Often they are referred to as night owls.</p>
<p>Many teenagers like to stay up late and sleep late in the morning. Sometimes this is because they want to socialize at that time of the day. However, it can also be due to the natural delay in the circadian sleep / wake rhythm at their age of development. </p>
<p>Teenagers with this sleep disorder often have a very hard time getting up in the morning for school. Even if they go to sleep at a regular time, such as 11 p.m., they toss and turn for hours like someone with insomnia. They difference is, unlike an insomniac, people with delayed sleep phase disorder have no difficulty staying asleep. They do have a very difficult time getting up early in the morning. Teenagers with this sleep disorder are very tired during the day and may even fall asleep in the classroom. The exact cause of this sleep disorder is not known. It is known for certain that it is a circadian rhythm problem.</p>
<p>If you find yourself confused by what you&#8217;ve read to this point, don&#8217;t despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time you finish.</p>
<p>Treatment for this sleep disorder is available for people that need to get onto a more traditional sleep / wake schedule. The  types of treatment include, bright light, chronotherapy,  melatonin and over- the-counter  prescribed sleeping pills.</p>
<p>Bright light treatment for delayed sleep phase disorder uses bright light to trick the brain&#8217;s circadian clock . Exposure to bright light shifts the circadian rhythm if it is administered within a few hours of the body&#8217;s lowest temperature at night.</p>
<p>Using chronotherapy as a treatment for someone with delayed sleep phase disorder requires a block of time one week long. Each day bedtime is delayed by three hours successively. For example, for someone that falls asleep at 2 a.m. but wants to fall asleep at 11. p.m., their bedtime would move to 5 a.m. on the first day. The next day it would move to 8 a.m. and continue this cycle for a week. A teenager suffering with delayed sleep phase disorder would need a week off from school in order to complete this therapy. Once the desired bed time is reached it is very important to keep a consistent wake up time.</p>
<p>There are several treatments involving various drugs that are used to treat delayed sleep phase disorder. Melatonin has been successful in changing the sleep cycle of people with this sleep disorder. Prescription medication such as Ramelteon, and other sleeping pills, have been   successful in treating teenagers and adults with delayed sleep phase disorder.</p>
<p>If your teenager has trouble falling asleep and always wants to stay up late, be aware of the possibility that a sleep disorder may be present.</p>
<p>Now might be a good time to write down the main points covered above. The act of putting it down on paper will help you remember what&#8217;s important about Sleep Disorders.</p>
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		<title>Insomnia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with Sleep Disorders.</p>
<p>When you think of insomnia you&#8217;re thinking of someone who can&#8217;t sleep for a reasonable amount of time. A typical complaint from an insomniac is not being able to close their eyes or rest their mind for over a few minutes at a time. There are many reasons for this ranging from anxiety to bipolar disorder. Yet sometimes there&#8217;s no real causes and can just happen for any given reason, but too much activity and physical pain can be causes for someone not to be sleeping at night.</p>
<p>Finding the underlying causes is key to finding a cure for this problem. It&#8217;s also been found that not eating has contributed to someone not sleeping. There are 3 types of insomnia and they are transient insomnia which lasts anywhere from a single night to several weeks, acute insomnia is the inability to sleep well for a single period of 3 weeks to up to 6 months, and chronic is deemed the most serious where it&#8217;s happening nightly for at least a month or longer.</p>
<p>There are options to treat insomnia the most common is medicinal since there&#8217;s commercials on for Ambien, Ambien CR (Controlled Release) , Rozerem, and Lunesta prescribed for people dealing with sleeping disorders.</p>
<p>Hopefully the information presented so far has been applicable. You might also want to consider the following:</p>
<p>It seems in this day and age that sleeping disorders are becoming more common and prevalent because with the new line of sleeping pills coming out explains clearly shows that there is an increase of sleeping disorders of many variations. Some of the medications out there that&#8217;s used in treatment of insomnia have proven that it was effective in helping insomniacs wake and sleep at the right time, but it lacks the data information to prove the theory as truth and factual. Lunesta and Ambien are noted to having a high psychological dependence than the older brands of sleeping pills and now cognitive behavior therapy is one of the many options widely used in someone dealing with insomnia and using the medication Rozerem because of the like hood of getting hooked to the drug is reduced and is widely prescribed for people who have a history of overusing their medications.</p>
<p>Some insomniacs have used herbs like chamomile when drunk in tea and lavender for aromatherapy as a means to relax. Insomnia can also result in a deficiency of magnesium and getting the right amount has proven to improve the quality of a person&#8217;s sleeping patterns.</p>
<p>Pomegranates are also good for insomniacs since there&#8217;s a nutrient in the fruit key for everything from immunity to cardiovascular health and are good for improving sleep. Insomniacs are also advised to eliminate a lot of the stress and tension in their lives because this is a triggering problem in the everyday life on an insomniac. Chinese medicine has also been introduced into helping those with sleeping disorders and other issues surrounding that. According to statistics taken from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services it&#8217;s estimated that 60 million Americans suffer from some type of insomnia and is noted to increase with age. 40% of women and 30% of men suffer from this.</p>
<p>Women tend to deal with this more because of increased level of responsibilities in their lives since more and more households in the United States are becoming single run homes and 75% of women are the heads of them which makes them the sole bread winners and taking on the role of mother and father which makes their lives increasingly difficult when they don&#8217;t have a partner or spouse to give them the support they need.</p>
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