Started taking a mag/calcium/zinc supplement and about 30 minutes after taking it I felt sleepy, but not "knocked out" tired just almost a calm, peaceful type of sleepiness. Is this common? If so, it could be a great idea for people with sleep disorders to try before bedtime instead of conventional sleeping pills, as most people are deficient in this mineral anyway. Any thoughts?

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I have Sleep Disorders
When I walk up in morning It feels like i didn’t sleep.

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I have been diagnosed with dysthymia as well as various phobias and IBS. I also have very severe chronic insomnia that my psychiatrist says is part of my chronic depression. I tend to sleep 2-5 hours a night, if at all. When I do sleep, I have very vivid, disturbing nightmares. So far, I’ve tried the drugs Prozac and Celexa. Neither helped with the depression; Prozac worsened my IBS and made me lose weight, although it did help a little bit with the insomnia, and Celexa killed what little was left of my appetite, made me lose ten pounds (which is pretty bad for someone with an already low BMI), worsened my sleep disorder and made me feel like I had the flu (constant puking, dizzyness and achyness).

My shrink recommends that I try Zoloft next, but a big part of me wants to stay away from SSRIs because I reacted so badly to the ones I’ve taken (both of which were supposedly "mild SSRIs"). Lately, I’ve been looking for atypical antidepressants that are helpful for sleep disorders and have little risk of weight loss or digestive side effects. I came across Remeron in my search, and a friend of mine who has been on nearly every antidepressant on the market recommends Trazodone. I’ve researched them both, and both sound equally attractive to me. I like Remeron for its reduced risk of digestive side effects and weight loss and for its superb track record for curing sleep disorders. Still, the risk of weight gain holds me back a little. I could stand to gain 10 or 20 pounds, but the idea of putting on any more weight than that does not sound at all appealing to me, and gaining obscene amounts of weight is not unheard of with Remeron. I like Trazodone, again, for its good track record with sleep disorders and lowered risk of dependency. Still, I don’t like risk of diarrhea/constipation. Also, my friend who recommended the Trazodone told me that it’s usually prescribed with another antidepressant (he took it with Zoloft). I’m very medication sensitive, even before going on psych meds (even small doses of baby aspirin and antibiotics almost always give me stomach problems), so I’d like to avoid taking a cocktail of meds if I can.

Anyone have any experience with either of these drugs? If so, how did they effect you? Which one do you think would be better for my situation?

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Ok so I was reading about sleep disorders because I thrash around and talk a lot in my sleep. I found this dis order called Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and I think I might have it because the description fits me. Here is an example. Once I was sleeping over at my cousin’s house and he woke me up at 2 am because he beat a game for me. I wouldn’t wake up so he threw a pencil and a shoe at me. I caught them both and threw them back at him. Then I punched him in the face… (I found that out from him) And once I had my cousin over and in the morning she was like "You sleep talk." So I said "What did I say?" and she replied "You said ‘I love you Edward marry me’" (I used to be twilight freak) I also snore. So could I have a sleep disorder?
Also I was asleep for all of the examples. And another thing. When I wake up I feel like I was lifting weights all day. You know all tired and stiff.
@ Kate: Yeah I have a question. Could you have that study if your 10 (Because I am but I’m mature for my age) Also if I can’t would it just be fine if like I have somebody watch me in the night? (like come in my room) And it does affect my sleep sometimes like a lot of times I wake up, look at the clock, and its 3 in the morning…

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Since weeks i suffer from sleep disorders, i awake several times in the night, cant sleep again, get bad nightmares, get up like broken and dont get enough sleep.
I dont like to take pills etc. scared of getting used to them.
Is there anyone that can give me an advice, how to come out of this unpleasant situation.
Thank you in advance.

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Since weeks i suffer from sleep disorders, i awake several times in the night, cant sleep again, get bad nightmares, get up like broken and dont get enough sleep.
I dont like to take pills etc. scared of getting used to them.
Is there anyone that can give me an advice, how to come out of this unpleasant situation.
Thank you in advance.

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Do you have this disorder what has worked for you.I dont want to hear Put a lock on thr refridgerator or alarms on the Cabnits.for those of you who dont know Its is a Sleep eating disorder.the same as sleep walking but you eat in your sleep and it can be very dangerous. you can read more here for those who are intrested.

http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/sleep-disorders/archives/parasomnias_sleepeating.htm

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There’s nothing on the bottle, other than take it at bedtime. CVS brand if that helps.
Yes, I didn’t know it is supposed to have some long-term effect, I just thought it was to help you get to sleep for one night. And I meant pills that you swallow, not under-the-tongue.

Surprised to hear 5-6 mg doses. It used to be 1mg, and I thought the 3mg we get now is overdoing it.
I should have googled it – here’s a more complete answer: http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/circadian-rhythm-disorders/circadian-rhythm-sleep-disorders/10-how-to-use-melatonin-correctly.htm

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i am just curious. i once was diagnosed with mono. i got it from someone coughing over me. since then i am always tired. i could sleep 10 hours and still be tired. i’ve also had dreams of being raped. i was wondering what are some sleep disorders. in which a person has violent dreams of being attacked. also sleep disorders involving, no matter how much i sleep i’m always tired. thanks.

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in pyschology class we watched this show on sleep disorders. and there were these people who had this one sleep disorder that made them sleep for weeks or months straight. and i forgot what it was called. so what is it called? thanks =)

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I’m in a psychology class and we were talking about sleep disorders. Is it possible to sleep with your eyes open?

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In 2006 I had a car accident and had trauma to the left side of my head in the area right above where my ear is. I had a hairline fracture in my skull. I had a cat scan done and there was no brain injury sustained. Since my injury I’ve been experiencing fatigue throughout the day and trouble sleeping. Before the accident I use to sleep well with no problems and would wake up the next morning with energy all day. Now I wake up a few times during the night and only get about 5 hours of sleep, once I’m awake I cannot go back to sleep. I’ve been doing some research online and it seems quite common for people to suffer from sleep disorders after experiencing head trauma. Therefore, I believe my fatigue and various other symptoms that I use to never experience before the accident, one being irritability, is due to not getting enough sleep at night. With the research I have conducted, I have come to the conclusion that I have two options: Number one is to treat myself with time released melatonin (I believe my circadian sleep rhythms may have been disrupted), or number two going to see a sleep specialist/or maybe a neurologist instead?

Any advice or tips would be much appreciated.

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I’ve been from doctor to doctor and we’re still working on what on Earth is wrong with me – I’m having increased fatigue, by now it can be called exhaustion. I can’t concentrate, at times I can barely lift my arms or walk, and sometimes I find myself slurring my words I’m so tired. I had a sleep study done and they found that I have more REM sleep than normal and the onset is much quicker. Rather than having increasing time periods of REM sleep, mine are uniform and last a long time. My sleep specialist has ruled out narcolepsy because the onset is not severe enough, but says that the information indicates only that I am very tired, though of course this is something to continue looking into. I literally need 15 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period to function properly, while only a couple years ago I needed about 7. When I search around online for sleep disorders having to do with REM, the only thing that I find is REM Behavioral Disorder, having to do with a lack of REM, and as a result acting out the dream. I do not have that.
What other disorders are there that either result in exhaustion and an increase in REM sleep or just the latter?

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PSY 105/101N General Psychology

Assignment 1 (Individual assignment) 10 %
Due Date: 8th June 09, by 4pm!

Students are required to choose one of the following sleep disorders: sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy or somnambulism. They are then expected to do research beyond the parameters of the text to find information on the chosen sleep disorder and write an essay. The essay must include an interesting case study on the specific sleep disorder and a summary of the case study.
Word count: 1800-2000 words

The marking scheme is as following:

Intro: 10 marks
A detailed introduction on sleep disorders in general. Avoid using terminology that is too technical which may result in plagiarism.

Body: 20 marks
Discuss the sleep disorder of your choice in detail with various examples and references from different materials. Make it interesting. Look at it at an angel that will differentiate your essay from the rest. Direct citing is not encouraged. You need to show your understanding on the subject matter.

Conclusion: 5 marks
Summarize the whole essay into one concise paragraph. No new information should be in this section. All information must have been included in the body section of the essay.

Case study and summary: 5 marks
Find an interesting case study that is current in the news/media/journal. It can take any angle of the sleep disorder you have chosen. Summarize this case study into a paragraph that includes all important points from the case study

Reference: 3 marks
Students are required to reference psychology books for the format for APA referencing styles. Students must also reference all materials that were used. This should be on a separate page.

Format: 2 marks
The manner in which the essay is written will be taken into account. Therefore, students need to reference various materials to obtain the marks

Language: 2 marks
The command of English especially grammar and punctuations will be look at.

Creativity: 2 marks
The effort taken to find a creative angle on the essay will be allocated this marks

Overall marks: 50

i don’t know how to start.. =( Help help help pleaseee!

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I was wondering, if anyone had time maybe they could complete my survey, and send it to me when done? It will remain anonymous, so there’s nothing to worry about. My email is – fir3_potion@msn.com

Sleep Disorders – Survey Questions

1. Are you a male or a female?
a) Male
b) Female

2. Do you or anyone you know have a sleep disorder?
a) Yes
b) No

3. Who do you believe is affected more by sleep disorders?
a) Kids (under 10)
b) Teens
c) Adults
d) Unsure

4. Do you think that the public are well informed about sleeping disorders?
a) Yes
b) No

5. Are sleep disorders more common in males or females?
a) Males
b) Females

6. How much sleep do you get each night?
a) 4-6
b) 5-7
c) 8-10
d) 10+

7. Do you think that people with sleeping disorders are aware that they have a sleep disorder?
a) Yes
b) No

8. Are sleep disorders common?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Unsure

(continued…)
9. Do sleep disorders have a negative or a positive affect on people’s daily lives? (Both the people suffering with the sleep disorder, and those around them)
a) Negative
b) Positive
c) Unsure
10. Do you believe that there has been a major increase in health problems (of any sort) over the past few years?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Unsure

11. Out of the following four sleep disorders, which one are you most familiar with?
a) Sleep Apnea (aka Insomnia: having trouble falling asleep – constantly waking up throughout the night)
b) Sleep Walking/ Talking
c) Bruxism (Teeth Clenching / Grinding)
d) Snoring

12. What factors do you think play a huge part in affecting sleep apnea (Insomnia)?
a) Weight Gain
b) Alcohol Intake
c) Smoking
d) All of the above

13. Is there a cure for sleep disorders?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Depends on the sleep disorder
d) With time, it’ll go away on its own
14. How do you know if you are being affected by a sleeping disorder?
a) Fatigue (in the morning you are very tired – even more than when you went to bed)
b) You wake up in another room (rather than the one you fell asleep in)
c) Change in appetite
d) All of the above

15. Do you usually eat junk or drink caffeine after 8 pm?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Sometimes

16. How often do you get nightmares when you sleep?
a) Always
b) Rarely
c) Never
d) I only have good dreams

17. Does going to sleep late not only affect your sleep cycle, but your daily lives as well?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Sometimes

18. Do you have trouble falling asleep during the night?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Sometimes
19. Can sleep disorders affect your health?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Depends on the sleep disorder

20. Are sleep disorders genetic?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Unsure

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