SUBMITTED TO: MS.

ZAIBUNNISA KHAN

SUBMITTED BY:
UROOSA ABDUL RAZZAK HUDA FAIZ PERACHA M.ALI QURESHI AHMER SIRAJ ALAVI

SLEEP
~ Sleep is a state of rest with nearly cessation of conscious life.

SLEEP WALKING
~ COMMON NAME sleepwalking ~ FORMAL Sleep Disorder

~ MEDICAL somnambulism, noctambulism

SLEEP WALKING DEFINITION

~ Sleepwalking is a disorder that occurs when a person walks or does another activity while they are still asleep.

LIST OF SLEEP DISORDERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sleepwalking Narcolepsy Somniloquy (Sleep Talking) Non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome Restless Legs Syndrome Night Terrors

WHO DOES IT AFFECT?

~ CHILDREN Most common, Usually within the first 6-12 years of Age.

~ ADULTS Idiosyncratic reactions to drugs ( alcohol) and medical Conditions may be causative factors in adults.
~ ELDERLY This may be a feature of dementia.

NREM SLEEP HAS 4 STAGES

~ Stage 1 when people feel drowsy. ~ Stage 2 when people are in a light sleep. ~ Stages 3 and 4 when people are asleep deeply. ~ Sleepwalking typically occurs during Stages 3 and 4 earlier in the night, or during REM sleep closer to the morning. ~ There are five stages of sleep and sleepwalking usually occurs in stages 3 and 4. They also don't have any recollection of it happening.

THE CAUSES
In children ~ Fatigue ~ Lack of sleep in Anxiety children ~
fatigue Lack of sleep Anxeity In adults

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COMMON SIGNS OF SLEEP WALKING

According to the Mayo Clinic common signs of sleepwalking are: ~ They have a glassy look on their face ~ They roam around the house ~ They are difficult to wake ~ Engage in routine activities ~ Talking is also common, although what they say might not make any sense

DIAGNOSIS
~ Most frequent in identical twins. ~ 10 times more likely to occur if an immediate relative has a history of sleepwalking. It is thought the condition can be inherited.

TREATMENTS
~ Medication ~ Relaxation. ~ Anticipatory Awakenings ~ Waking the child or person approximately 15-20 minutes before the usual time of an event, and then keeping them awake through the time during which the episodes usually occur.

COMMON MISCONCEPTION
~ A sleepwalker wont die or have a heart attack if woken. ~ Hes not acting out his dreams (does not occur during REM)

HOW TO PREVENT
~ Limit stress ~ Get adequate sleep ~ Meditate or do relaxation exercises. ~ Avoid getting too tired, and try to prevent insomnia, because this can trigger a sleep walking episode. ~ Avoid or minimize stress, anxiety, and conflict

SLEEP WALKERS SHOULD

~ Sleep in a bedroom on the ground floor, if possible. ~ Lock the doors and windows. ~ Cover glass windows with heavy drapes. ~ Keep a safe sleeping environment, free of harmful or sharp objects. ~ Consult a sleep specialist if injuring him or herself or showing violent behavior. ~ Keep dangerous objects out of reach. ~ Install safety gates outside your child's room and/or at the top of any stairs.

RECORD YOUR SLEEP

~ Days Monday ,Tuesday, wedSunday. ~ Bed time. ~ Wake time. ~ Quality of sleep 0 to 10 scale. ~ 0 - extremely poor sleep ~ 10 very good sleep

EFFECT ON HUMAN HEALTH

~ Thought of real world ~ Can cause injury ~ Depression ~ Laziness ~ Disruption of others sleep ~ Feeling of guilt

CASE STUDY

POLL DATA
~ According to the National Sleep Foundation's 2004 SLEEP IN PAKISTAN Poll, 2% of pre-school children and 4% of school-aged children walk in their sleep at least a few nights per week

SOME SLEEP HYGIENE TIPS

~ Fix a bed time and awakening time. ~ Avoid napping during a day. ~ Avoid alcohol 4-6 hours before bedtime. ~ Avoid caffeine before bedtime. ~ Avoid heavy, spicy and sugary foods. ~ Exercise regularly but not before bed time ~ Keep a comfortable room temperature. ~ Block out all the distracting noises. ~ Dont take your worries to bed.

CONCLUSION