However, the possible effect that chronic sleep deprivation had on daytime symptoms was either recognized but not investigated further or remained unrecognized and was therefore taken as given or even considered to be part of the condition. This article gives an overview of how, during clinical ...
Signs and symptoms of narcolepsy include excessive daytime sleepiness, loss of muscle tone, abnormalities in perception (referred to as hypnagogic hallucinations), and sleep paralysis (an inability to move or talk). Other associated symptoms can include disturbed sleep at night, blurred vision, frequen...
We may not be familiar with the signs, but once we are, we can be more sensitive toward subtle symptoms of psychological abuse on a friend or loved ones. Sometimes, all the victim needs is a sign that you are willing to help and that there is still hope for them. Let’s understand ...
Also known ascyclothymia, this is a milder form of bipolar disorder, where symptoms fluctuate between short periods of hypomania and mild depression that occur over a period of two years for adults, and one year in teens and children. During that time, symptoms are ongoing and mood remains s...
explains Dr. Ramin. And that lowered libido can make it harder to get an erection. Typically, you’d start to notice these symptoms within a couple weeks of starting the meds. Talk to your prescriber; often, there's another medication with similar effects that you can use that doesn't cr...
CBD has been shown in numerous studies to have the ability to alleviate pain and symptoms of depression and aid in the cessation of cigarette smoking. Because of its higher efficacy and near-instantaneous onset, vaping is one of the most effective ways to reap CBD’s medical benefits. Vaping...
depression can both cause and be caused by lack of sleep. One study showed that people with chronic insomnia stand a five-fold risk of developing depression. Another study shows that as many as three out of four depressed patients have symptoms of insomnia, and that percentage could actually ...
Acute hypoxia symptoms can come on rapidly and usually consist of: Shortness of breath Rapid breathing A fast heart rate Other associated symptoms that can occur in both acute and chronic forms of the conditions include: Wheezing Sweating Coughing What is the first sign of hypoxia? Restlessness ...
Withdrawal symptoms can impact a person’s sleep, movements, appetite, and energy levels.7Developing a tolerance to methamphetamine can lead to greater levels of misuse. Using more methamphetamine to overcome tolerance can lead a person to experience overdose:3 ...
Because some medications and supplements can add to both sleep issues and anxiety symptoms, you should also expect to answer questions about anything you're currently taking.19This can help rule out certain causes. A sleep study, which is known as a polysomnogram, may also be ordered. This...