Sleep Troubles May Complicate the Grieving Process
Sleep Troubles May Complicate the Grieving Process
Those who have persistent sleep problems before the loss of a loved one may be at higher risk for developing what ' s known as complicated grief, a new study finds.
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Department of Psychologymfoconnor@email.arizona.eduThose who have persistent trouble sleeping may have an especially difficult grieving process after the death of a loved one, a new study co-authored by a University of Arizona researcher finds.Most people who lose a close friend or family member will experience sleep troubles as part of the grieving process, as the body and mind react to the stress of the event, said study co-authorMary-Frances O ' Connor, a professor in the UArizonaDepartment of Psychology.But O ' Connor and her collaborators found that those who had persistent sleep challenges before losing someone were at higher risk for developing complicated grief after a loss. Complicated grief is characterized by a yearning for a lost loved one so intense and persistent that it disrupts a person ' s daily functioning. It occurs in 7-10% of bereaved people, O ' Connor said.O ' Connor Mary Frances compressed UA headshot copy 2.jpg
Mary-Frances O ' Connor" We know that, for many people,...
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