Example Of A Case Study Paper Psych 627

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Case Study Paper Erica Mariscal Vigil PSYCH/627 Kale Kirkland 02/16/15 Case Study Paper Stress, within the world we live in today, has become as common as a breath one may take. However, stress may not only affect you mentally but physically and emotionally as well. “Stress is the process by which we perceive and respond to events, called stressors, that are perceived as harmful, threatening, or challenging” (Straub, 2012, P.87). According to Straub (2012), Chronic or persistent stress can cause a person to become vulnerable against illness and disorders. “Researchers have established links between stress and many physical and psychological disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, headaches, asthma, digestive…show more content…
Stressful life events, such as death or illness or job loss are associated with the onset of insomnia (Basta, Chrousos, Vela-Bueno, Vgontzas, 2007). Anxiety, depression and chronic pain are all causes of insomnia. These are all symptoms that Suzette experiences. Her worries of not being able to go to sleep make it hard for her to fall asleep. Having trouble sleeping is a symptom of depression, which leads to insomnia. Her chronic lumbar pain and shortness of breath can be linked to insomnia as well. Lack of activity could interfere with sleep, as the individual is more likely to take a daily nap, which can interfere with sleep at night (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Suzette mentioned that she has not been able to attend the gym because of financial reasons and she is occupied with work and errands at home. She also mentioned that she falls asleep while watching TV. The medications Suzette is taking can also be the cause of her insomnia. In some cases insomnia may be the first symptom to an underlying mental disorder. This can make it difficult for physicians to determine if insomnia is a manifestation of a mental disorder such as anxiety or if it is the disorder that is causing insomnia (Basta, Chrousos, Vela-Bueno, Vgontzas, 2007). The Life Events Inventory and Stress Symptom Checklist are methods that should be used to assess Suzettes stress levels and aid in determining whether the insomnia is causing the other medical problems or if her…show more content…
It would be beneficial to know when the headaches and anxiety began to manifest. It would also be beneficial to know if the insomnia was occurring before her spouse lost his job or did it start after. If the insomnia began before her spouse’s job loss how often was she having problems

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