Sleep Disorders
Insomnia is a word which describes not enough sleep, or poor quality sleep. Reasons for Insomnia can be worrying about being able to fall asleep, overuse of alcohol/stimulants/caffeine, napping, erratic sleep habits, stress/anxiety/depression, chronic pain, experiencing life difficulties or life changes.
Hypersomnia is excessive sleepiness. It is a deep, or prolonged sleep period. It may also be difficult to wake up. The onset is gradual over a period of time. The individual may sleep up to twelve hours a night and also have frequent daytime naps. It can also be a symptom of major depression.
Some individuals may also develop symptoms of impulsive behaviour, depression, confusion, irritability or hallucinations.
Sleepwalking Disorder is where an individual will get out of bed and walk around during the night. The individual will usually have a blank stare on their face and will not communicate when spoken to. They seldom remember the details of the sleep walking when they wake up. During sleepwalking some people will go down stairs, eat a snack or even go outdoors. Children who sleepwalk usually grow out of it over a period of time. However, adults who sleepwalk can suffer for many years.
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