The spectral fingerprint of sleep problems in post -traumatic stress disorder
- S-Med
- Oct 16, 2023
- 1 min read
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly debilitating disorder with a lifetime prevalence of 7%–8% [1, 2]. Sleep problems are the most prevalent symptoms of PTSD with roughly 70% of patients experiencing co-occurring sleep disorders. The sleep problems typically include nightmares, distressed awakenings, nocturnal panic attacks, sleep terrors, and insomnia.
Sleep abnormalities following trauma are a strong predictor for future development of PTSD. However, sleep abnormalities may also pre-date trauma and then also predict subsequent PTSD. These and other findings suggest that sleep disturbances play an important role in the development and maintenance of PTSD. This role may be related to sleep’s crucial involvement in memory consolidation reduction of memories’ emotional tone and emotional regulation in general.
トラウマの兆候を認識することは、癒しへの第一歩です。もしあなた自身や愛する人について懸念があるなら、心理的トラウマを評価するオンラインツールは、さまざまな症状を検討するための構造化された方法を提供できます。これらのテストは一般的に、出来事を再体験すること、回避、思考と気分の否定的な変化、覚醒と反応性の変化に関連する経験について尋ねます。このようなテストは医療提供者による臨床診断の代わりにはなりませんが、懸念事項を浮き彫りにし、専門家の指導を追求することを促すことができます。それは、精神衛生ケアについて情報に基づいた決定を下すために、自分自身に情報を与えることです。
Recognizing the signs of trauma is the first step towards healing. If you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, an online tool to assess psychological trauma can provide a structured way to consider various symptoms. These tests generally ask about experiences related to re-experiencing the event, avoidance, negative changes in thoughts and mood, and alterations in arousal and reactivity. While such a test cannot replace a clinical diagnosis from a healthcare provider, it can highlight areas of concern and encourage the pursuit of professional guidance. It’s about empowering yourself with information to make informed decisions about mental health care.