The following features are indicative of Paradoxical insomnia:
presence of objective sleep disturbance
daytime impairment
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Common Causes of Paradoxical insomnia
The following are the most common causes of Paradoxical insomnia:
social distress
interpersonal distress
occupational impairment
Risk Factors for Paradoxical insomnia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Paradoxical insomnia:
anxiety
depression
Prevention of Paradoxical insomnia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Paradoxical insomnia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
follow sleep hygiene instructions
Occurrence of Paradoxical insomnia
Common Gender
Paradoxical insomnia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Paradoxical insomnia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Paradoxical insomnia:
PSG (Polysomnography): To diagnose sleep-related problem
Complications of Paradoxical insomnia if untreated
Yes, Paradoxical insomnia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Paradoxical insomnia is left untreated:
increased risk of depression
significant impairments in quality of life
Self-care for Paradoxical insomnia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Paradoxical insomnia:
Follow sleep hygiene instructions: Helps to improve symptoms of insomnia
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Paradoxical insomnia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Paradoxical insomnia:
Cognitive behavior therapy: To treat depression and anxiety that associated with disease
Patient Support for Treatment of Paradoxical insomnia
The following actions may help Paradoxical insomnia patients:
Sleep education: Helps understanding the condition
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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