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Sleeping DisordersSleeping Disorders

Sleeping DisordersSleeping Disorders

50 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders

20 million other Americans have occasional sleep problems

Sleep is linked with asthma and stroke Sleeping disorders include - sleeptalking,

sleepwalking, night terrors, insomnia, apnea, and narcolepsy

50 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders

20 million other Americans have occasional sleep problems

Sleep is linked with asthma and stroke Sleeping disorders include - sleeptalking,

sleepwalking, night terrors, insomnia, apnea, and narcolepsy

Sleeptalking and SleepwalkingSleeptalking and Sleepwalking

Usually occur in stage 4 of sleep More common among children 20% of children have at least on episode Waking a sleepwalker is not dangerous It is very difficult to wake them however

Usually occur in stage 4 of sleep More common among children 20% of children have at least on episode Waking a sleepwalker is not dangerous It is very difficult to wake them however

Night Terrors and NightmaresNight Terrors and Nightmares

Nightmares: Frightening dreams that occur during REM

sleep and are remembered Very common

Night Terrors: Frightening, often terrifying dreams that occur

during NREM sleep from which a person is difficult to awaken and doesn’t remember the content

Less then 10% of children Occur more often if the person is very tired

Nightmares: Frightening dreams that occur during REM

sleep and are remembered Very common

Night Terrors: Frightening, often terrifying dreams that occur

during NREM sleep from which a person is difficult to awaken and doesn’t remember the content

Less then 10% of children Occur more often if the person is very tired

InsomniaInsomnia

Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep 35 million Americans Mostly from stress Some come from depression, loneliness, and

anxiety

Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep 35 million Americans Mostly from stress Some come from depression, loneliness, and

anxiety

Apnea (Sleep Apnea)Apnea (Sleep Apnea)

Sleep disorder characterized by breathing difficulty during the night and feelings of exhaustion during the day.

10-12 million Americans Associated with breathing problems Can be inherited May complain of depression, sexual dysfunction,

difficulty concentrating, and headaches Severity depends - increase risk of stroke or dying

Sleep disorder characterized by breathing difficulty during the night and feelings of exhaustion during the day.

10-12 million Americans Associated with breathing problems Can be inherited May complain of depression, sexual dysfunction,

difficulty concentrating, and headaches Severity depends - increase risk of stroke or dying

NarcolepsyNarcolepsy

Hereditary sleep disorder characterized by sudden nodding off during the day and sudden loss of muscle tone following moments of emotional excitement. A joke, anger, sexual stimulation

Immediate entry into REM sleep Hallucinations - really dreams

Hereditary sleep disorder characterized by sudden nodding off during the day and sudden loss of muscle tone following moments of emotional excitement. A joke, anger, sexual stimulation

Immediate entry into REM sleep Hallucinations - really dreams

DreamsDreams

Vivid visual and auditory experiences that occur primarily during REM periods of sleep.

Often hard to distinguish from reality Take real life time to complete

Vivid visual and auditory experiences that occur primarily during REM periods of sleep.

Often hard to distinguish from reality Take real life time to complete