Essays on Sleeplessness

Homeopathic treatment for Insomnia (sleeplessness)

Homeopathy is considered as an alternative medicine practice compared to modern (allopathy) practice. The concept of homeopathy relates to pseudoscience wherein the treatment of an illness is not part of a scientific rationale but the normal recovery of the person. Homeopathy was first introduced by Samuel Hahnemann in 1796 and has been used since then as an alternative treatment for many acute and chronic illnesses. Some researchers suggest that homeopathic medications or agents act like placebo in terms of modern medicine, wherein the recovery or cure of the illness is not due to the medication itself but part of ...

The Behavior to be changed

Several individuals suffer from sleep disorder. The disorder may result from sleeplessnessor the inability to sleep for the required time. Consequently, several individuals have resorted to sleeping pills to help them sleep.Lately, I have been sleeping late, and the condition developed to the point that it feels normal, resulting into sleeplessness in the early hours of the night.

Behavior Assessment

Sleeping does not come easy to me unless induced by use of some medication.For example, I have to go to bed, twist, and turn severally, until late in the night. Mostly, I sleep at around 2 o’clock in the morning ...

The Behavior to be changed

Several individuals suffer from sleep disorder. The disorder may result from sleeplessness, or the inability to sleep for long periods. Consequently, several individuals have resorted to sleeping pills to help them to sleep. Lately, I have been sleeping late and the condition has developed to the point that it feels normal, this has resulted in sleeplessness in the early hours of the night.

Behavior Assessment

Sleeping does not come easily to me, unless induced by the use of some medication. For example, I have to go to bed, twist and turn several times, until late into the night. Mostly, I sleep ...

Report

In the dream, we spend a third of life. Sleep is a regular process of recovery. Healthy and proper sleep is the key to successful day and good mood. Scientists have estimated that the duration of sleep compared to the XIX century was reduced by 20%, and today about 60% of people suffer from chronic sleep deprivation, that is they regularly sleep less than genetically prescribed 7-9 hours. And according to researchers, chronic sleep deprivation was the result of the development of civilization. Each person needs good sleep for normal functioning of the organism. Unfortunately, to present date, for various ...

Introduction

Children are exposed to various scenarios where they engage in different symptoms at one point or another. The adolescence level is the most prevalent as children are exposed to different point where they have to be medicated to curb the scenarios of changes in their physical, cognitive ad social lives. Most of the children today take drugs in order to focus on their day to day activities. This has come as a result of parenting activities that drive children into engaging in activities that are not within their capacity. The conditions related to childhood medication include attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder ( ...

What are the effects of sleep deprivation on health and job performance? Sleep deprivation is becoming a widespread phenomenon among adults as technology advances and people become engrossed in a more active and unhealthy lifestyle. With the invention of the light bulb, people changed their habits as well and soon, even companies followed suit. When sunset used to connote the end of one's social activities for the day, now, sunset marks the start of a busy and eventful nightcap. Companies found an opportunity to create work shifts to ensure that the business runs 24/7. It seemed that, somehow, people were achieving a lifelong ...

Question 1: evidence of substance abuse disorder

According to DSM-IV TR for substance abuse and substance dependence, the patient has to show a maladaptive pattern of substance misuse which leads to clinical distress or impairment. The patient has to show recurrent use of substance which leads to his or her failure to accomplish most responsibilities at home or at work. The patient can also show recurrent use of substance even in physically hazardous circumstances. Despite having consistent interpersonal or social problems that are a result of or are exacerbated by the use of substance, the patient shows continued use of substance. From the above criteria, Steve in the ...

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Sleep Deprivation & Cognitive Abilities: Attention Introduction Sleep is a state of mind and body in which the sensory organs respond less to external stimuli, the body becomes inactive and a loss of consciousness is experienced, either partial or complete. Sleep is a mechanism that re-energies our body and brain. It is essential to maintain a good physical and mental health. Sleep deprivation is lack of sufficient sleep. In absence of enough sleep, the process of rejuvenation is significantly impacted. It may cause tiredness and lethargy, and render the mind less active. The decrease in activity of mind affects the cognitive system, ...