Types of Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are medical
conditions that affect the quality and duration of your sleep. The sleep
deprivation they cause can have a major impact on your daytime functioning,
quality of life, and overall health.
There are many types of sleep
disorders, and knowing the symptoms of each can help you and your healthcare
provider figure out what's causing you to be tired all the time and most
importantly—what to do about it
The four main types of sleep disorders are:
- Problems falling asleep and
staying asleep
- Problems staying awake
- Problems keeping a regular
sleep-wake schedule
- Unusual behaviors during sleep
Narcolepsy
Other conditions in which sleep disturbances and
excessive daytime sleepiness figure prominently include:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Jet lag
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Sleep disorders may be caused by physical or
psychological factors. In turn, they can also have a negative effect on
physical and psychological health
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