Dreams and Nightmares in Early Pregnancy: A Comparative Study with a Control Group
Nature and Science of Sleep,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
Volume 17, С. 851 - 864
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
This
study
investigated
dream
characteristics
in
women
during
the
first
trimester
of
pregnancy
compared
to
a
group
non-pregnant
women,
aiming
identify
variables
associated
with
observed
differences.
A
sample
100
pregnant
their
was
control
age-matched
women.
Participants
completed
online
questionnaires
assess
activity,
sleep
quality,
depressive
symptoms,
and
sociodemographic
variables.
Controlling
for
socio-demographic
variables,
statistical
comparisons
revealed
that
reported
fewer
nightmares
showed
less
interest
activity
Ordinal
logistic
regression
being
group,
greater
attention
dreams,
presence
higher
frequency
lucid
dreaming
were
significant
predictors
more
frequent
nightmares.
Moderation
analysis
no
interaction
between
status
attitude.
Contrary
expectations,
first-trimester
had
than
However,
results
are
coherent
finding
parasomnia-like
events
decrease
pregnancy.
The
rapid
hormonal
changes
specific
emotional
features
this
stage
gestation
may
explain
lower
as
our
group.
Moreover,
we
confirmed
crucial
role
attitude
recalling
nightmares,
suggesting
some
stable,
trait-like
contribute
nightmare
experiences
independently
status.
Our
also
confirmed,
according
Continuity
hypothesis,
symptoms
Also,
association
be
interpreted
an
attempt
cope
unpleasant
emotions.
Longitudinal
studies
needed
examine
how
evolves
across
stages.
Язык: Английский
Exploring the role of dreams: insights from recent studies
Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(6), С. 583 - 588
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Purpose
of
review
Dreaming
has
only
recently
become
a
topic
scientific
research.
This
updates
current
findings
on
dream
studies,
emphasizing
recent
research
the
neural
mechanisms
dreaming.
Additionally,
it
summarizes
new
evidence
functional
role
dreams,
including
insights
from
studies
dreams
and
nightmares
during
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
Recent
advances
basis
mental
activity
sleep
have
shifted
towards
dream-related
phenomena,
such
as
experiences
in
relation
to
parasomnias
hypnagogic
hallucinations.
Although
some
are
consistent
with
main
models
explaining
recall
(i.e.,
continuity
hypothesis;
activation
hypothesis),
results
contrast
parieto-occipital
region
experience.
Moreover,
–
related
COVID-19
pandemic
underlined
that
could
express
emotion
regulation
processes
well
provide
simulation
reality
prepare
for
future
dangerous
or
social
interactions.
Summary
Overall,
we
highlighted
intricate
interplay
between
brain
regions
dreaming
suggest
serve
multiple
functions,
reflecting
waking-life
simulating
adaptive
responses
threats.
Understanding
bases
functions
can
valuable
into
human
health,
nevertheless,
further
is
needed.
Язык: Английский
Impact of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Basal Metabolic Rate on PTSD, Depression, and Emotional Instability
Brain Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(11), С. 1071 - 1071
Опубликована: Окт. 27, 2024
Objective:
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
potential
associations
between
physical
activity,
sedentary
behavior,
and
basal
metabolic
rate
(BMR)
with
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD),
major
depressive
(MDD),
emotional
instability
(EI)
using
bidirectional
Mendelian
randomization
(MR).
Additionally,
it
sought
identify
key
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
through
a
comprehensive
bioinformatic
analysis.
Methods:
MR
analyses
utilizing
genome-wide
association
(GWAS)
data
were
conducted
estimate
effects
of
BMR
on
PTSD,
MDD,
EI.
Sensitivity
performed
assess
robustness
findings.
Concurrently,
analysis
was
executed
gene
expression
datasets
(GSE53987
GSE21138)
derived
from
emotionally
unstable
patients.
encompassed
differential
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs),
followed
by
an
functional
enrichment
uncover
pathways
associated
Results:
The
revealed
that
increased
activity
may
have
protective
effect
against
albeit
inconsistent
MDD
Sedentary
behavior
demonstrated
minimal
or
identified
114
DEGs
EI,
YWHAB,
SRRM2,
MST1,
HDAC10,
HSPA1A
highlighted
as
significant
genes.
these
unveiled
potentially
involved
in
pathology
instability.
Conclusions:
Physical
appears
protect
whereas
its
EI
are
less
definitive.
findings
offer
deeper
understanding
pinpointing
specific
serve
therapeutic
targets.
Further
research
is
warranted
elucidate
intricate
interactions
mechanisms.
Язык: Английский