Watchers in the Night: An Anthropological Look at Sleep Disorders

Elizabeth M. Ellis, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 45, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1991.45.2.211

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The origin of sleep disorders is described from an anthropological point of view. Case studies are used to illustrate three causes of sleep disorders that derive from this theory: (1) failure to maintain a primary relationship, (2) increased vulnerability at night, and (3) failure to separate and individuate. In addition, the observation of higher arousability in poor sleepers is discussed and a case is presented as evidence. Some anthropological speculations are made as to how the two might interrelate.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 45 • Number 2 • 1991, pp. 157–302

Pages: 211 - 220

PubMed: 2069202

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Published in print: 1991, pp. 157–302

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Elizabeth M. Ellis, Ph.D.^*

Lilburn, GA

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Gwinnett Center for Counseling and Family Therapy, 680 Hillcrest Road, Suite 400, Lilburn, GA 30247.

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Watchers in the Night: An Anthropological Look at Sleep Disorders

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