Title of article :
Isolated Sleep Paralysis And Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Case Report And Review
Author/Authors :
Nair, Deepa Lokmanya Tilak Medical College Sion General Hospital - Department of Psychiatry, India , Kalra, Gurvinder Mahatma Gandhi Mission (M.G.M) University of Health Sciences - M G M Medical College Hospital - Department of Psychiatry, India , DeSousa, Avinash Lokmanya Tilak Municipal (LTM) Medical College Hospital, India , Shah, Nilesh B Lokmanya Tilak Medical College Sion General Hospital - Department of Psychiatry, India
Abstract :
Objective: This case report highlights a case of isolated sleep paralysis, a transient, generalized inability to move or speak that usually seen during the patient s transitions between sleeping and wakefulness. Method: We report the case of a 44-year-old man with long standing recurrent isolated sleep paralysis and generalized anxiety disorder who sought help almost 20 years after the first onset of symptoms. The presenting manifestations of this disorder and its management are also discussed. Results: Isolated sleep paralysis is reported to occur with co-morbid anxiety disorders especially panic disorder. Its presentation may confuse the psychiatrist with other psychiatric disorders. Conclusion: It is important for psychiatrists to be aware of the presentation of a patient with isolated sleep paralysis and simultaneously understand the cultural undertones in such cases
Keywords :
Isolated Sleep Paralysis , Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis , Narcolepsy , Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Journal title :
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
Journal title :
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
