Sleeplessness
Sleeplessness is a serious social problem of our times. It is the inability to fall asleep or enjoy a good quality and quantity of sleep.
sleep disorders
Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder where sufferers find it difficult to fall or stay asleep and are unable to feel rested after waking up, leading… Read More »Insomnia
Night Eating Syndrome
Night Eating Syndrome is an eating disorder that involves overeating at night accompanied by sleeping problems. It is characterized by insomnia, eating at night after… Read More »Night Eating Syndrome
Hypersomnia
Feeling sleepy is a common experience, but excessive daytime sleepiness can affect the quality of your life. Hypersomnia or Hypersomnolence leads to excessive sleepiness despite… Read More »Hypersomnia
Loneliness
Loneliness refers to a distressing state of mind that can make someone feel alone, empty, abandoned, and unwanted. When the feeling of being isolated worsens… Read More »Loneliness
Sleep
Understanding the fundamentals of sleep, the health benefits it holds, and the ways we can improve it.
Addiction
Addiction is a chronic biopsychosocial condition that is caused by a combination of factors like genetics, brain structure, environment and life experiences. People addicted to… Read More »Addiction
Sleep Paralysis
Sleep paralysis is a sensation of being unable to move, which can occur at the start of sleep or when you wake up. Although it… Read More »Sleep Paralysis
Parasomnia
Parasomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by abnormal behaviour while sleeping. This can include abnormal movements, behaviours, perceptions, emotions, or dreams such as night terrors,… Read More »Parasomnia
Nightmares And Nightmare Disorder
Nightmare disorder is a psychiatric condition marked by repeated, extremely vivid and distressing nightmares. Although nightmares are common, some individuals can have frequent well-remembered nightmares… Read More »Nightmares And Nightmare Disorder
Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) Sleep Arousal Disorders
Sleep arousal disorders, also known as non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep arousal disorders, are characterized by repeated episodes of partial awakening from sleep, which can… Read More »Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) Sleep Arousal Disorders
REM Sleep
Rapid Eye Movement (REM), is a stage of sleep, which constitutes about 25% of the total time spent in sleep. It is of interest due… Read More »REM Sleep
Dreaming
Dreaming is a natural and normal human experience which involves a series of images, thoughts, sensations, ideas, and feelings occurring automatically in our mind when… Read More »Dreaming
Jet Lag
Jet lag or desynchronosis is a short-term sleep disorder that affects individuals who travel through several time zones in a short period of time. It… Read More »Jet Lag
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a nervous system disorder characterized by a persistent and continuous urge to move one’s legs. It is also known as Willis… Read More »Restless Legs Syndrome
Treatment for Nightmare Disorder
Recurring nightmares can often be caused by nightmare disorder. When left untreated, frequent and severe dysphoric dreams can lead to sleep disturbances and affect your… Read More »Treatment for Nightmare Disorder
Causes Of Nightmare Disorder
Nightmare disorder is a mental health condition characterized by severe dysphoric, terrifying and well-remembered dreams resulting in abrupt awakenings. The disorder may be caused by… Read More »Causes Of Nightmare Disorder