Sleeping Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea // OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 12 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome, otherwise known as OSA. People who have OSA repeatedly stop breathing, or experience shallow breathing during sleep. This can happen as often as 300 times a night and can disrupt a person’s quantity and quality
of sleep.
The most common symptom of OSA is excessive sleepiness.Other symptoms of OSA may include morning headaches, dry mouth, snoring, trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, or depression.
A trip to the doctor is always a good first step if you think you have a sleep problem or feel sleepy during the day. There may be underlying problems contributing to your sleepiness.
Narcolepsy // Sleep attacks
People who have narcolepsy experience uncontrollable sleep attacks, sudden, brief loss of muscle control, the inability to talk or move for brief periods of time while falling asleep or waking up (sleep paralysis) and vivid dream-like experiences while dozing or falling asleep (hypnagogic hallucinations).
The most common and debilitating symptom of narcolepsy is excessive sleepiness. People with narcolepsy often describe their excessive sleepiness as extreme exhaustion and a depressed mood, or lack of energy.
A trip to the doctor is always a good first step if you think you have a sleep problem or feel sleepy during the day.
There may be underlying problems contributing to your sleepiness.
Narcolepsy is a chronic, neurological sleep disorder, that is characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. According to the National Institute of Health, narcolepsy affects over 135,000 Americans. It is a chronic, neurological sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. These sleep attacks usually occur multiple times a day even when a person gets adequate sleep.
Insomnia // Sleep Deprived
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint among Americans. According to the National Institutes of Health, insomnia affects more than 70-million Americans.
People with insomnia may have difficulty falling asleep, wake up frequently during the night or experience difficulty returning to sleep. In addition, people with insomnia may experience daytime sleepiness, irritability or have difficulty concentrating.
A trip to the doctor is always a good first step if you think you have a sleep problem or feel sleepy during the day. There may be underlying problems contributing to your sleepiness.
Shift Work Sleep Disorder // SWSD
Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) is a sleep disorder that affects people who frequently rotate shifts or work at night. About 20% of the full-time workforce are shift-workers, meaning they work more than half their hours outside the traditional work window of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Working nights or rotating shifts puts people at risk for chronic sleep disruption and shift work sleep disorder (SWSD).
Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) can be characterized by excessive sleepiness when performing nighttime work and insomnia during daytime sleep opportunities.2 The body’s natural sleep-wake cycle tells the body to sleep at night and be awake during the day.
A trip to the doctor is always a good first step if you think you have a sleep problem or you don’t feel alert at night. There may be underlying problems contributing to your sleepiness.
Restless Leg Syndrome // RLS
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and the irresistible urge to move the legs that occur when lying down or sitting for long periods of time.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 12 million Americans have restless legs syndrome, a sleep and movement disorder. Characterized by an unpleasant sensation in the legs, people who suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS) have the urge to move their legs in order to relieve the sensation.
People who have RLS experience sensations in the leg described as tingling, crawling, creeping or pulling in the calf area. The feelings usually occur when they sit or lie down for long periods of time.
To relieve the sensations in the legs, people with RLS have the urge to move their legs, making it difficult for them to relax and fall asleep. A result of RLS can be daytime sleepiness.
The best way to be alert is to get the right amount of good sleep. One of the best ways to be alert is to get the right amount of sleep. Experts say you need 6 to 10 hours of quality sleep daily. You’ll know you’re getting enough good sleep if you feel refreshed and energized when you wake up.