Definition: One of the parasomnias, it typically affects young children. It can involve an emotional sleep disturbance, including: anxiety, panic, gasping, moaning, or screaming. This occurs during non-rapid eye movement (REM) or slow-wave sleep. It is not usually remembered the next morning, and the person experiencing it may not be fully conscious during it.
Also Known As: Night terror, Parvor nocturnus
Examples:
My son had sleep terrors when he was young. It was very frightening because he would suddenly be screaming and crying uncontrollably.
