2. • Sleep is a regular, recurrent and easily
reversible state that is characterized by
relative quiescence and a great increase
in the in the threshold of response to
external stimuli relative to the waking
state.
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Sleep-hygiene
Arise at same time daily
Limit daily in bed time to premorbid level
Avoid stimulants
Avoid day time naps
Graded exercise at early day time
Avoid evening stimulation , watching TV
Hot, 20 min bath
Regular meals- no heavy meal at bedtime
Practice relaxation
Maintain comfortable sleeping conditions
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Hypersomnia
• Excessive day time sleepiness
• Sleep attacks
• Sleep drunkenness (Prolonged
full awakening)
• Rx: Stimulants
12. Disorders of Sleep-Wake schedule
• Out of synchrony with the desired sleep-wake
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pattern because of societal demands
and shared by most people in the
individual’s surroundings
– Delayed sleep phase
– Jet lag
– Shift work
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Parasomnias
• Nightmare Disorder (REM)
• Sleep Terror Disorder (NREM)
• Sleepwalking disorder (NREM)
• REM sleep behaviour disorder (Acting out
the dream)
• Sleeptalking (REM/ NREM)
• Sleep related head banging (NREM)