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Common Sleep Disorders

Profiles and descriptions of some of the more common sleep disorders, including: insomnia, sleep apnea, parasomnias (sleepwalking, night terrors, night eating), REM sleep disorders, narcolepsy, and sleep deprivation.
What Is Insomnia?
It is one of the most common of the sleep disorders, but what is insomnia? Learn its definition, how often insomnia occurs, and its classic clinical features.
Acute Insomnia - What Causes Your Insomnia
There are plenty of reasons to not get a good night's sleep. When these lead to problems falling or staying asleep, you may have insomnia. What causes you to have insomnia? Are there certain things that are especially disruptive? How does stress change your sleep?
Sleep Paralysis - What Have Your Experiences with Sleep Paral…
In what is a fairly common condition, sleep paralysis experiences tend to be similar. Share your experiences so that others may find comfort or marvel at the phenomenon.
Overview of Common Sleep Disorders
Learn basic information about some of the most common types of sleep disorders.
Understanding the Terrors of Sleep Paralysis
Learn about the common features of the terrifying condition known as sleep paralysis, including how often it occurs, the potential causes, and how it should be treated.
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Learn about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, including: the definition, its symptoms, and how it is diagnosed.
What is Acute Insomnia?
Learn about acute insomnia, including: the definition, the various causes, the classic symptoms, and how it is diagnosed.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Learn about sleep apnea, including: the definition, the various causes, the classic symptoms, the important consequences, and the diagnosis.
Hypersomnia
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke provides information about hypersomnia, or excessive sleepiness.
Insomnia
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute provides information about insomnia, or trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
Narcolepsy
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke provides information about narcolepsy, which is an inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally.
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome by exploring the resources available at the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation.
Sleep-Related Eating Disorders
Learn about the unusual condition of Sleep-Related Eating from the experts at Cleveland Clinic.
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