Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders involve problems with the quality, timing and amount of sleep, which cause problems with functioning and distress during the daytime. There are a number of different types of sleep disorders, of which insomnia is the most common. Other sleep disorders are narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome.

-Sleep Problems:

*Quality of sleep
*Timing of sleep
*Amount of sleep

Sleep difficulties are linked to both physical and emotional problems. Sleep problems can both contribute to or exacerbate mental health conditions and be a symptom of other mental health conditions.

Source:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sleep-disorder

SYMPTOMS

* Stress and anxiety

* Nightmares and sleepwalking

* Feeling tired

* Lack of concentration

TREATMENT

Sleep disorders are treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both

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Date

March 10, 2018

Category

Disorders