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Sleep Issues and Post-Concussive Headaches

Nurse practitioner Helen Coronel explains why sleep problems should usually be addressed before treating the headaches.

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Depression Rates One Year After Moderate to Severe Brain Injury

Depression in Men and Women One Year Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A TBI Model Systems Study

A study comparing depression rates in men and women one year after moderate or severe TBI shows no significant gender differences in depression symptom levels. But researchers did find different patterns of other symptoms.

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Sleepless in Salem — Life After Brain Injury

Sleepless in Salem â€” Life After Brain Injury

Every now and again, someone will ask me how I’m sleeping these days. My reply has remained unchanged for several years. “I’ve not slept a full night since 2010.” — David Grant

Retraining the Brain After TBI for Sound Sleep

Neurologist and sleep medicine physician Anthony Panettiere talks about how to help people with TBI retrain their brain to regulate sleep pressure and get consistent, restorative sleep.

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Common Sleep Issues After TBI and/or PTSD

Dr. Anthony Panettiere says that sleep problems after TBI and/or PTSD are common including difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up too early, nightmares, and sleep apnea.

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The Importance of Getting Enough Sleep

"You can't sacrifice sleep for a protracted period of time and get away with it," says Dr. Anthony Panettiere. Extended lack of sleep can increase mood problems, risk of accidents, and sometimes cause medical issues like heart disease and dementia.

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Can You Catch Up on Lost Sleep?

Neurologist and sleep medicine physician Anthony Panettiere talks about how catching up on sleep can be a good fix, but not as a regular way of balancing sleep and awake hours.

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Do Some People Sleep Too Much?

Some people are long sleepers who need 10-12 hours a night while others are short sleepers, needing only 4-6. Most people, fall in the middle. TBI and/or PTSD can disrupt sleep, usually temporarily.

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Help Falling Asleep After TBI and/or PTSD

Neurologist and sleep medicine physician Anthony Panettiere talks about the need to get your thoughts and feelings out of the way in order to reach the imagery stage that leads to sound sleep.

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Advice for Civilian Providers

Neurologist and sleep medicine physician Anthony Panettiere believes that providers who treat their patients with respect, giving validation to their symptoms, will get a more honest and accurate report of what is going on medically.