Table of Contents QUICK FACTS Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes you feel extremely tired, and may cause uncontrollable sleep attacks. The main symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness. You may feel tired during the day, even after a full night of sleep. It is hard to prevent this feeling of sleepiness. DIAGNOSIS …
Table of Contents Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. It involves having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Chronic insomnia occurs when you have trouble sleeping at least three times per week for at least three months. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment. It involves a variety of strategies that target …
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JET LAG Table of Contents Jet lag occurs when you quickly travel across two or more time zones. This long-distance travel causes your body to have trouble adjusting to a new schedule. You may feel sleepy during the day and have insomnia at night. Jet lag also can cause you to have trouble functioning. You …
WHAT IS INSOMNIA? Table of Contents Insomnia is a persistent sleep problem that occurs even though you have the opportunity to get a full night of sleep. Common insomnia complaints include: Difculty falling asleep Difculty staying asleep during the night Waking up earlier than desired KEY POINTS Insomnia is one of the most common sleep …
WHAT ARE PARASOMNIAS? Table of Contents KEY POINTS Parasomnias are unwanted physical events or experiences that happen while falling asleep, sleeping, or waking up. Parasomnias involve sleep-related behaviors and experiences that you can’t control. Parasomnias may include strange movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions or dreams. Parasomnias occur when aspects of sleep and wakefulness overlap. You usually …
SLEEP AND SLEEP DISORDERS IN WOMEN Table of Contents Gender differences in sleep start at a young age. Girls report longer sleep duration than boys and show a decrease in deep sleep earlier than boys. Changes in female hormones also can affect sleep. These effects can vary during the different stages of the menstrual cycle. …
COMMON CHILDHOOD SLEEP DISORDERS Table of Contents Sleeping is required for normal growth and development. Sleep disorders are common in children and can have a negative impact on their health and well-being. KEY POINTS Childhood sleep complaints are common. Some of these complaints may be signs of a sleep disorder. A sleep disorder can cause …
SLEEP & CANCER Table of Contents Fewer hours of sleep and poor sleep quality causes many medical conditions including cancer. Sleep problems may be caused by the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis, the physical impact of its treatment, and the side effects of medications. Disrupted sleep can linger long after cancer treatment ends. Quality …
SLEEP AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH Table of Contents Healthy sleep helps to regulate your mood and emotional health. Sleep problems often occur together with mood disorders such as depression. Anxiety disorders also can involve sleep problems. Sleeping at least 7 hours nightly and getting help for a sleep problem can improve your mood and emotional health. …
SLEEP AND PREGNANCY Table of Contents Pregnancy affects many aspects of a woman’s body, and it may also affect how she sleeps. Hormone changes, physical changes and the stress of pregnancy can all change the duration and quality of sleep. Most of these changes are reversible after delivery. For some women, sleep changes during pregnancy …
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