Tag Archives: insomnia
Sleep problems in adolescents with CFS: a case-control study nested within a prospective clinical cohort
Sleep problems in adolescents with CFS: A case-control study nested within a prospective clinical cohort, by Maria Elizabeth Loades, Katharine A Rimes, Trudie Chalder in Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, May 22 2020 [doi.org/10.1177/1359104520918364] Research abstract: Sleep problems have … Continue reading
Is poor sleep pummeling the immune system in ME/CFS & FM
Simmaron Research blog post by Cort Johnson, 29 August 2017: Is Poor Sleep Pummeling the Immune System in ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia? A Vicious Circle Examined Most people with chronic fatigues syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) know the consequences of poor sleep … Continue reading
Treatment of insomnia reduces fatigue in CFS
Research abstract: Background: Effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has not been explored in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a condition where disturbed sleep is a principal symptom. This study aimed to report feasibility, acceptability and initial effectiveness of … Continue reading
The effect of subjective sleep on fatigue in CFS
Research abstract: Study Objectives: This study aimed to (1) examine the relationship between subjective and actigraphy-defined sleep, and next-day fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); and (2) investigate the potential mediating role of negative mood on this relationship. We also … Continue reading
Psychological factors associated with sleep disturbance in CFS & insomnia
Research abstract: Objectives: Reports of tiredness and poor quality sleep are common to both Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and insomnia, despite evidence that sleep structure is not objectively impaired in these groups. Similar vulnerability and maintenance factors have been identified in both conditions, such … Continue reading
Insomnia common in chronic diseases
Research abstract: Highlights Seventy-eight percent of US-based PatientsLikeMe respondents were at risk for National Sleep Foundation (NSF)-defined insomnia. Trouble falling asleep was the sleep symptom most likely to result in self-reporting insomnia. Forty-four percent awaken during the night and 42% … Continue reading
Can Mindfulness reduce stress in long term physical conditions?
Review abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify whether mindfulness-based stress reduction is effective in improving physical health outcomes for long-term physical conditions. METHOD: A systematic review of the literature (retrieved from MEDLINE, PubMed and PsycINFO). RESULTS: Fifteen studies were included in the … Continue reading
CFS & FM in sleep disorders
Research abstract: Background: Since chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) often co-exist, some believe they reflect the same process, somatization. Against that hypothesis are data suggesting FM but not CFS was common in patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The … Continue reading
Role of insomnia in the treatment of chronic fatigue
Research highlights: • We studied if insomnia was related to outcomes in the treatment of chronic fatigue. • A decrease in insomnia severity reduces fatigue in chronic fatigue patients. • A decrease in insomnia severity improves the cortisol recovery after … Continue reading
CFS and insomnia: similarities and differences
Research highlights: Evidence for similarly lower central ultra slow (US) delta power (0.3-0.79 Hz) proportions during slow wave sleep (SWS) in both primary insomnia and chronic fatigue syndrome in comparison to controls. Lower US power proportions relate mainly to perceived … Continue reading
