Table 1 Comparison of groups defined by degree of alpha EEG intrusion into sleep1
From: Insecure attachment is associated with the α-EEG anomaly during sleep
Percentage of sleep study with α-EEG activity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
0 – 40% | 40 – 60% | 60 – 100% | |
(n = 9) | (n = 14) | (n = 8) | |
Age (mean ± SD) | 36.8 ± 11.9 | 43.8 ± 8.6 | 45.4 ± 9.0 |
Female gender | 6 (66.6%) | 12 (85.7%) | 8 (100%) |
Clinical Diagnoses 2 | |||
Psychophysiological insomnia | 1 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Non-organic insomnia | 2 (22.2%) | 3 (21.4%) | 2 (25.0%) |
Idiopathic hypersomnia | 2 (22.2%) | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Obstructive sleep apnea | 2 (22.2%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (12.5%) |
Periodic limb movement | |||
Disorder/Restless legs syndrome | 2 (22.2%) | 5 (35.7%) | 3 (37.5%) |
Insomnia due to a mental disorder | 2 (22.2%) | 7 (50.0%) | 4 (50.0%) |
Fibromyalgia | 1 (11.1%) | 3 (21.4%) | 2 (25.0%) |
Medication | |||
No medication | 6 (66.6%) | 9 (64.3%) | 4 (50.0%) |
Antidepressant | 1 (11.1%) | 2 (14.3%) | 2 (22.2%) |
Benzodiazepine | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Opiate | 1 (11.1%) | 2 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Other medication | 2 (22.2%) | 2 (28.6%) | 2 (25.0%) |