Case 2:

Insomnia
disorder
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Đinh Tuấ n Anh-20070664

Hoàng Sách Kiên-19071050

Nguyễn Thị Minh Ngọc-22070565

 Aidan Jones, a 30-year-old
graduate student, visited a
psychiatrist because he couldn't
stay asleep. He started waking
up at 3:00 AM every morning
and couldn't fall back to sleep,
leading to daytime fatigue and
anxiety about his academic
work. He tried lifestyle
adjustments, like limiting coffee
and drinking wine to relax, but
his sleep problems persisted.
Aidan, who previously had no
trouble sleeping, sought help
due to the impact of his sleep
issues on his work and personal
life
 Diagnosis of
the patient
The patient, Aidan Jones, does
not receive a specific diagnosis
in the provided text. However,
based on the information
provided, it appears that he
may be experiencing
symptoms of insomnia and
generalized anxiety.
 INSOMNIA
He consistently wakes up at 3:00
The AM every morning and is unable to
fall back asleep, leading to sleep
symptoms DAYTIME IMPAIRMENT
deprivation.
. He feels "out of it" during the day,
Aidan Jones is which suggests daytime fatigue and
ACADEMIC AND WORK- decreased cognitive functioning.
experiencing RELATED STRESS
include: . He is increasingly worried about his LOW-LEVEL ANXIETY
ability to complete his doctoral
He describes a nagging, low-level
dissertation and perform well in his
anxiety that is currently oppressing
teaching duties due to exhaustion.
him, and he attributes his stress to
his lack of sleep.
 The risks for Aidan Jones
and others include:
Academic and
Professional Risks:
His inability to concentrate and
work effectively due to sleep
deprivation could lead to academic
and professional setbacks.
Interpersonal Risks:
Health Risks
His relationship with his fiancée is
. Prolonged sleep deprivation and
strained due to arguments and the
reliance on substances like coffee
impact of his sleep problems, which
and wine can have adverse health
can lead to emotional distress for
both him and his fiancée. effects.
 Encourage Professional Help: Suggest
that he consult a psychiatrist or a sleep
If I were a specialist to assess and address his
insomnia and anxiety.
friend of Aidan Supportive Listening: Be a good
Jones, I would listener and offer emotional support.
Let him talk about his concerns and
recommend the feelings.

following Relationship Communication:

specific actions: Encourage open and honest
communication with his fiancée to
address the strain on their relationship
and work on solutions together.