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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
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