Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Dyssomnias

Dyssomnias are a broad category of sleeping disorders that are characterized by a difficulty in falling asleep or remaining asleep. One of the key features of these disorders is that they are marked by a disturbance in the amount of quality or timing of sleep. (Gabbard 2004)Individuals affected by this disorder often complain of experiencing difficulties in getting to sleep or staying asleep, wakefulness during the night and early morning awakening. Primary insomnia

Pharmacologic treatment usually provides rapid symptomatic relief. Hypnotics (agents that promote sleep) and benzodiazepines (Gabbard 2004) (compounds with antianxiety, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties) ...