Slumbered Sleep

Reduced attention span and increased impulsivity
are symptoms of ADHD. ADHD is
typically identified in children; however, it can
persist into maturity and is occasionally only
formally identified in adults. People with ADHD
frequently experience sleep issues. They may
struggle to get asleep, wake up frequently,
and feel excessively sleepy during the day.
Additionally, rates of other sleeping issues,
such as RLS and obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA), seem to be higher among ADHD sufferers.
ADHD-related sleep issues have mostly
been examined in children; however, it has
been discovered that adults are also affected.
The use of cognitive behavioral therapy
(CBT) helps assess participants’ sleep quality
by addressing their sleep/wake habits. Their
depressive symptoms were subsequently
lessened as a result. Through the treatment
of the feelings and thoughts that underlie behavior,
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
aims to modify how people behave. Additional
research has shown that CBT can be used to
treat sleep difficulties and lessen the effects of
depression’s symptoms.
(Maquet, 2000)
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