Effectiveness of sleep hygiene to reduce insomnia among persons with suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder-pilot analysis

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder frequently have insomnia, and those with acute insomnia who also have mental comorbidities without therapy, they are more likely to develop persistent insomnia. We present a case of OCD with acute insomnia that was successfully treated with early non-pharmacological sleep psychiatry intervention. Sleep is necessary for brain function and the maintenance of cognitive and emotional processes. Insomnia and anxiety problems are common, and they're linked to a lot of damage and disability. In addition to being strongly comorbid with major depressive illness, there is evidence that sleeplessness and anxiety disorders frequently co-occur. The majority of insomnia psychological therapies include sleep hygiene. In terms of clinical practice, these instructions are a solid place to start. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is associated with sleep difficulties. Sleep difficulties are also common in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, with up to 48% reporting them. Obsessive compulsive disorder research reveals a link between specific sleep habits and clinical factors such the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms, treatment resistance, and the age at which the disorder.

Imprint

Saradhadevi. S, V. Hemavathy. Effectiveness of sleep hygiene to reduce insomnia among persons with suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder-pilot analysis. Cardiometry; Issue 22; May 2022; p.484-488; DOI: 10.18137/cardiometry.2022.22.484488; Available from: https://www.cardiometry.net/issues/no22-may-2022/effectiveness_sleep_hygiene