Veterans

14 06, 2022

Proposed sleep disorder for trauma survivors, veterans

2023-01-18T17:09:16+00:00June 14, 2022|Featured, Military, Nightmares, Poor Sleep, PTSD, Sleep Disorders, Veterans|

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 [...]

10 05, 2022

Nightmares are more than just bad dreams for veterans

2023-01-18T17:10:48+00:00May 10, 2022|Military, Nightmares, Poor Sleep, PTSD, Veterans|

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 [...]

29 03, 2022

Veterans are at risk for sleep apnea, insomnia, and nightmares

2023-01-18T17:11:57+00:00March 29, 2022|Insomnia, Military, Nightmares, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Veterans|

Sleep problems affect everyone, but they are particularly common among military veterans. Recent studies of U.S. veterans highlight the prevalence of sleep disorders. What sleep disorders are veterans likely to experience? Veterans are exposed to stressful situations during military service. The stress of training, [...]

18 02, 2015

Treating insomnia in veterans reduces suicidal thoughts

2022-07-11T18:37:51+00:00February 18, 2015|Insomnia, Military, Sleep Disorders, Treatment & Therapy, Veterans|

A new study of veterans suggests that treating insomnia may save lives. The study involved 405 veterans with insomnia disorder. They received up to six sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. CBT-I helps you change attitudes and habits that keep you from sleeping [...]

21 07, 2014

Poor sleep tied to lower physical activity in people with PTSD

2022-07-22T20:59:21+00:00July 21, 2014|Exercise, Healthy Sleep Habits, Military, Poor Sleep, Veterans|

A new study suggests that poor sleep quality predicts lower physical activity in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “We found that sleep quality was more strongly associated with physical activity one year later than was having a diagnosis of PTSD,” said lead author Lisa [...]

10 12, 2012

Vets with PTSD and sleep apnea less likely to use CPAP

2022-07-22T21:04:57+00:00December 10, 2012|CPAP, Military, PTSD, Sleep Apnea, Veterans|

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 [...]

22 02, 2011

A solution to sleep problems from post-war trauma

2022-07-22T21:01:17+00:00February 22, 2011|Insomnia, Mental Health, Military, PTSD, Treatment & Therapy, Veterans|

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 [...]

3 09, 2009

Civilian life is interrupted by PTSD and sleep disorders for many soldiers returning from Iraq

2022-07-22T21:02:24+00:00September 3, 2009|Military, PTSD, Veterans|

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), [...]

9 01, 2009

No Purple Hearts for PTSD

2022-07-22T21:03:33+00:00January 9, 2009|Military, Nightmares, PTSD, Veterans|

Does a U.S. soldier who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) deserve a Purple Heart? The question has sparked a heated debate in the military community. Stars and Stripes, the American Forces Press Service and the New York Times report that the Defense Department recently [...]

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