Author: Glossary

Rapid eye movement sleep. This is the time of vivid dreaming. A phase of sleep during which the eyes move quickly (REM stands for “rapid eye movement), heartbeat and metabolism speed up, and toes and fingers twitch. Dreaming takes place during REM sleep. The acronym for rapid eye movement sleep, the sleep phase characterized by…

The time lag between sleep onset (Stage II sleep) and the first rem period minus any awake time, often shortened during an episode of major depression. Following the onset of sleep, the duration until the initial occurrence of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep varies.  

Former brand name for the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drug galantamine. In 2005, in response to reports of prescribing errors (resulting in two deaths) arising from the name’s similarity to the diabetic drug amaryl, the manufacturer began marketing reminyl under a new product name, razadyne.  

A normal, universal process of life review in an elderly person prompted in part by the realization of approaching death. The person reviews past life and conflicts and possibilities for their resolution. depression, anxiety, regret, and despair may be present. In psychology, an improvement in performance without practice, spontaneous recovery.  

Brand name for the atypical antidepressant drug mirtazapine.  

Brand name for the injectable opioid antagonist drug methylnaltrexone.  

Family and partner difficulties, not necessarily due to mental disorder but often the focus of consultation or treatment. Dsm-iv-tr specifies parent-child relational problem (with inadequate parental discipline, parental overprotection, or communication problems); partner relational problem (with negative or distorted communication); and sibling relational problem.  

Sense of sympathy and empathy with others.