Depression in Insomnia with other Associated Factors in Perspective of Birth Order.

Abstract

Objective: To assess prevalence of depression in insomniac patients in perspective of birth order with other
factors; restlessness, appetite, sadness and anger.
Methods: 417 insomniac patients participated in this descriptive study, which were taking medical treatment
from psychiatrists. A questionnaire was administered targeting insomnia criteria. Confidentiality of information
taken was ensured.
Results: Out of the 417 insomniac patients included in this study, 253 presented with co-existing depression.
Also as the age advanced, the number of depressed patients increased. In the age group of 10 to 30, 218 insomniac patients were encountered, and out of these 117 were depressed (53.67%). In the other age group, ranging
from 31 to 80, there were 196 insomniacs with 137 complaining of symptoms of depression (69.898%). 65.2%
were suffering from anorexia, 193 (46.3%) insomniac patients reported restlessness. 148 were youngest in the
family, 184 were eldest and the rest of 85 were in between them. It was found that the eldest member of the family suffers more from insomnia.
Conclusions: Insomniac patients were seen more susceptible to depression, anorexia, restlessness, sadness
and anger. As the age advanced, the number of depressed patients increased. It was found that the eldest member of the family suffers more from insomnia.
Keywords: Depression, anorexia, restlessness, insomnia.