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A Systematic Review on Insomnia and Circadian Rhythms Desynchronization in Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: From Childhood to Adulthood
Insomnia and Body Clock Disruption in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder from Childhood to Adulthood
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Abstract
Insomnia was found to be highly prevalent among individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder, with greater symptom severity linked to it.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often associated with sleep disturbances, particularly insomnia and circadian dysregulation.
- Greater symptom severity in obsessive-compulsive disorder is linked to the presence of insomnia, especially regarding intrusive thoughts.
- Circadian disruptions, including delayed sleep phase and evening chronotype, are frequently observed in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- These circadian alterations are associated with emotional instability and variability in clinical symptoms.
- Systematic assessment of sleep-related disturbances may be important for managing obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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