There are many sleep disorders that affect a person’s ability to sleep well on a regular basis. Health problems or excessive stress are often responsible for sleep disorders.
What is psychophysiological insomnia? Psychophysiological insomnia refers to difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep that are related to heightened physiological and cognitive arousal. When someone is struggling with psychophysiological insomnia, they are more likely to become concerned about their sleep and how it will affect their day. There is an escalation in arousal that continues…
Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a rare sleep disorder in which the legs and feet make periodic, repetitive movements in sleep. It is also sometimes present in the arms. The symptoms of PLMD or sleeping with someone with PLMD may be recognized as jerking movements or twitching of muscles. Sleep disturbances caused by PLMD…
Overview Chronic insomnia is characterized by long-term sleep difficulties. If someone struggles to fall asleep or stay asleep three nights a week or more for at least three months, it is considered chronic insomnia. Patients with chronic insomnia may have had difficulty sleeping for years. The term insomnia refers to a condition in which you…
Defining dyssomnia Dyssomnia is a term used to describe a group of sleep disorders that leave you unable to sleep or cause sleep problems. Hypersomnolence (daytime sleepiness) and insomnia (inability to sleep) are the two most common types. There are between 50 and 70 million Americans suffering from chronic sleep disorders. An individual has dyssomnia…
Sleep terrors are moments of intense fear and screaming while you’re still sleeping. Sleep terrors, also known as night terrors, are frequently accompanied by sleepwalking. Similar to sleepwalking, sleep terrors are considered parasomnias, an undesirable occurrence while sleeping. Sleep terror episodes normally last from seconds to minutes, though they may last longer. Approximately 40% of…
