Types of Sleep Disorders Narcolepsy Sleep Paralysis Sleep Apnea
Sleep Bruxism Insomnia Night Terrors
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Narcolepsy A Chronic sleeping disorder of the central nervous
system (the inability to control sleep wake cycles) In narcolepsy,
sleep episodes can occur at any time. People with narcolepsy have
poor sleep quality. May cause paralysis Narcolepsy may nave several
causes. When cataplexy is present, narcolepsy is almost always
caused by the of a brain neurotransmitter called hypocretin.
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CataplexyParalysis Is a sudden loss of muscle tone that leads
to the feelings of weakness and a loss of voluntary muscle control.
Attacks can occur at anytime during the work period, with
individuals usually experiencing their first episodes several weeks
or months after the onset of (EDS) Excessive Daytime Sleeping. The
temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking
also parallels REM-Inhibitions of voluntary muscle activity. This
can happen for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Sleep paralysis
can accompany a sleep disorder such as narcolepsy.
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Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea is a serious chronic sleep disorder
that occurs when a persons breathing is interrupted. People with
untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep,
sometimes very often. There are two types of sleep apnea.
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Two types of Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea This is this
most common type of the two forms of apnea. It is caused by a
blockage of the airway, when the tissue in the back of the throat
collapses while sleeping. Central sleep apnea In this type of sleep
apnea the airway is not blocked. This disorder occurs when the area
of your brain that controls breathing does not send the correct
signals to the breathing muscles.
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Bruxism Teeth Grinding
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Definition and Causes Sleep Bruxism is when a person grinds
their teeth while sleeping. It may cause abnormal wear of the
teeth. Sounds such as, a person running their fingernails on a
chalkboard. Discomfort in the jaw. Usually triggered by stress or
anger.
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Treatment Options The use of mouth guards. (May make it harder
to fall asleep) No caffeine before going to sleep. No Nicotine. (
May be harder for smokers to fall asleep ) Finding relaxing methods
can also help. Relaxing bath Meditation Yoga Soothing Music Sounds
of Nature
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Insomnia
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Insomnia: People who trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or
both. Acute Chronic Often brought on by situations of stress.
Family pressure Any traumatic event. Noise, light or extreme
temperatures. Medications Distruption of the normal sleep schedule.
Most cases are secondary, meaning the symptoms or side effects are
some other problem. Chronic Insomnia can be either secondary or
primary.
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Insomnia Primary Is not well understood. Any life changes can
trigger this and so can emotional upset or long lasting stress.
Secondary Because of a heath condition. Medication. A substance
they are taking (like alcohol)
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Night Terrors
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Night Terrors: A feeling of terror or dread that typically
occurs in the first few hours of sleep. Symptoms of this are:
Sudden awakening from sleep. Fear or terror that occurs at night.
Screaming, sweating, confusion, rapid heart beat. Inability to
explain what happened. No memory of the bad dream or nightmare.
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Most common in children, they tend to grow out of them.
Nightmares Night Terror Nightmares occur when a person is in a
dream state or REM stage of sleep. REM sleep is an active type of
sleep, when most dreaming takes place. Night Terrors occur during
stage 4 of no rem sleep. One can experience extreme fear and
screams, or get up and run around while not being fully awake.
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Other Stage 4 Sleeping Disorders
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Sleepwalking: Also known as Somnambulism. Sleepwalking occurs
in childhood but can last into adulthood. Older children, who may
awake more easily at the ebd of an episode, are often embarrassed
by the behavior. Men are prone to sleepwalking than woman.
Sleepwalking usually begins in the one and a half hours of sleep.
If you come across someone who is sleepwalking, do not wake
them.
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Environmental Factors Sleep Deprivation Chaotic sleep schedule.
Stress Alcohol and Intoxication. Drugs, sedatives, stimulants and
antihistamines (drugs to treat allergy symptoms).
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References Read more: http://www.end-your-sleep-
deprivation.com/stages-of-
sleep.html#ixzz22LK1AbkFhttp://www.end-your-sleep-
deprivation.com/stages-of- sleep.html#ixzz22LK1AbkF Night Terrors.
Org Night terrors resource Center AKA Pavor Noctumus, Sleep terrors
Copyright 1996-2006 David W. Richards National Heart Lung and Blood
Institute U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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