Description

persistent problems in falling or staying asleep

Stress, Anticipation, Pain, Digestive Problems, Other sleep disorders, medications(sudden withdrawl)

Difficulty sleeping; waking up frequently/too early; difficulty concentrating; irritability

Stimulus Control Therapy; Cognitive Therapy; Sleep Restrictions

Sleep Attacks

Genetic Predisposition. Lack of Hypocretin (NTS) in the brain (functions in the hypothalamus)

Sleepiness, sleep deprivation, sleep apnea, hallucinations

scheduled naps, sleep study, avoid alcohol, restrict driving,

temporary cessation of breathing, as much as several hundred times a night …..(it’s normal to cease breathing a few times an hour during the night) *momentary reawakenings

malfunction in the throat muscles

loud chronic snoring, choking/gasping in sleep, sleepiness during the day

life style changes, breathing devices, surgery