Military members often see or experience traumatic events in the line of duty. This makes active-duty military personnel and veterans more susceptible to experiencing nightmares and abnormal sleep behaviors. Now, researchers are proposing a unique new sleep disorder -- Trauma Associated Sleep Disorder, or [...]
Veterans are particularly vulnerable to experiencing nightmares. Usually, nightmares are more common during periods of high stress and after traumatic events. Changes in sleep schedules during deployment, the stress of combat, injuries, and challenges related to post-deployment reintegration into society can all play a [...]
A new study shows that negative emotions may be one link between nightmares and suicidal thoughts. The study involved 91 people who had been through a traumatic event. They also had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Suicidal thoughts, plans or attempts were much more [...]
The disturbing images of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, N.Y., were like a waking nightmare. But did the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, affect how we dream? And can we learn anything about the role of dreaming [...]
The individuals who were affected by the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy on April 15 are facing what could be a long, hard road to recovery. This process can involve a struggle to sleep well. Many people develop what doctors call “acute stress disorder” after [...]
The Associated Press reported this week that suicides in the U.S. military soared to a record high in 2012. Pentagon figures indicate that 349 active-duty soldiers committed suicide last year. This total is up from 301 suicides in 2011. The AP reports that the 2012 [...]
Post–traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning combat veterans with comorbid obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with significantly worse continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence compared to a similar population of patients without PTSD, according to a new study. “Current combat veterans are a [...]
A new pilot study shows a treatment approach that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with image rehearsal can help shell-shocked veterans find more peaceful sleep. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 1 in 4 veterans who served in either Afghanistan or Iraq. Once they [...]
Normally Sleep Education reports on the numerous physical and mental health problems caused by sleep deprivation. In this one case, sleep deprivation may actually have a benefit. If you don’t sleep after a traumatic event, you may avoid developing PTSD or other anxiety disorders, [...]
A new study finds high rates of disturbed sleep among current and former military personnel who served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom or Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sleep problems were considerably more common and severe among those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), [...]
