Dreaming Problems

Dreaming Problems


     A large epidemic affecting approximately one in two Americans, according

to a Gallup survey, is sleeping difficulty.  This difficulty can come in one of

many different forms.  Problems falling asleep, grogginess after sufficient

amounts of sleep, or waking suddenly and not being able to fall back asleep are

the most common of the problems that occur in Americans.  I shall explain in my

report, the importance of sleep, differences in types of sleep, the approximate ³

reccomended daily amount² of sleep, variables that may affect sleep, and some

simple tips to aide you in attaining effective slumber.

     Why, exactly is sleep necessary?  Sleep is more than a period of rest

for the brain, in fact, it is just the opposite.  As you sleep, your body

repairs itself, and your psyche repairs itself, also.  According to the Gallup

poll, people who donıt have problems sleeping, are able to cope with problems

easier, concentrate better, and finish tasks more adequitely.  Lack of sleep can

cause memory, learning, reasoning and calulation functions to decrease in

efficiency.  Lack of sleep can lead to illness and psychiatric problems also.

An approximate 200,000 auto accidents are probably caused by sleep hindrence,

and also, an estimate was made that sleep deprivation and work cost the economy

one hundred fifty thousand dollars.

     Amount of sleep necessary depends upon the individual.  Some are ready

to go with six hours of sleep, while others canıt function without nine.  If a

person feels unable to stay focused during monotonous or boring work, it is

possible they may need more sleep.  Also, need for sleep doesnıt decline with

age, it just may be more difficult to retain the ablility to sleep, as one may

lose vision or hearing.

     Sleep is not just a time of relaxation and rest for the body.  In fact,

the body is doing as much (almost) when asleep (sometimes) as when awake.  There

are, in fact, five stages of sleep.  They include four stages of relaxation and

one of dreaming.  The dreaming stage, REM, is one where the body is paralyzedThis is ONLY a preview of the article. If you would like to view the entire document, you must subscribe to Electronic References. Please register below now!


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