For some, sleep does not come so easy. From typical sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea to more unusual disorders like narcolepsy (where sleep comes too easy and when you don’t want it) sleep becomes stressful for unfortunate people. Many people stay up at night staring at the clock wondering when they will finally fall asleep, while others take medications to get into that perfect dream state.
Here are few common sleep disorders:
Fatal Insomnia: This is this most common type of sleep disorder. Some may find it very difficult to get sleep or sleep well during the night. In recent times, this is become the most common sleep complaint. This could be due to stress, health condition, work shifts, medications, jet lag, etc.
Sleep Paralysis: Sleep paralysis is a sign that your body is not moving smoothly through the stages of sleep. It linked to deep underlying psychiatric problems. This often occurs in people who have narcolepsy or sleep apnea, but it can affect anyone.
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): Restless legs syndrome is a sleep disorder that causes an almost irresistible urge to move your legs. The urge to move occurs when you are resting or lying down and is usually due to uncomfortable, tingly, aching, or creeping sensations. The leg sensations are triggered by rest and get worse at night
Hypersomnia: We all feel overtired at some point, especially if we’ve had a busy day or haven’t gotten enough sleep the previous day. However, those who suffer from hypersomnia can sleep for an inordinately long amount of time. While the average person needs 6-8 hours of good, solid sleep a night. People with hypersomnia not necessarily feel sleepy at all times, but episodes occur, usually preceded by excessive sweating and flu-like symptoms.
