Sleep disorders
Chronic insomnia
In Switzerland, approximately 10% of the
general adult population suffers
of chronic insomnia.
Up to 70% of people
Migrant women complain of insomnia
This proportion is higher among migrants. Often, this insomnia is associated with other health problems such as depression, anxiety, or other sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea).
Symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, or waking up too early in the morning (without being able to fall back asleep).
Chronic insomnia is defined as problems occurring more than three nights a week and lasting for more than three months.
Chronic insomnia bothers the person who suffers from it during the day by causing fatigue, irritability, memory or concentration problems.
Nightmare disease
This disorder is more common among people who have experienced trauma, or who suffer from depression or anxiety, and therefore among a large number of migrants.
The symptoms are intense and frightening dreams, often threatening. The person wakes up quickly and clearly remembers the nightmare. Unlike night terrors, the person does not feel lost or disoriented upon waking.
Nightmare disorder is defined as episodes that disrupt sleep and lead to daytime difficulties, such as fear of sleeping or fatigue.