We all experience poor nights of sleep at one time or another. However, that does not necessarily mean that we have a sleeping disorder. So, what is actually called as Sleep Disorder? Find out.

1. Sleep Disorders
The inability to sleep comfortably through the night can be
frustrating. It can also lead to serious mental, emotional and physical
problems. There are number of conditions and reasons that cause our
normal sleep patterns to be disrupted. These conditions are known
collectively as sleep disorders.
Symptoms of Sleep Disorders
We all experience poor nights of sleep at one time or another.
However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that we have a sleeping
disorder.

2. More often than not, this short-term difficulty with sleep is related
to job stress, relationship
stress or some other
scenario that is causing us
anxiety. Whether this is the
case or not, you should be
concerned if you routinely
have trouble sleeping, or a bad sleep attitude.
Symptoms that may signal you have a chronic sleep disorder include:
 Frequent irritability
 Doze off or feel tired while driving
 Experience reduced concentration
 Have a slow reaction time
 Are quick to anger
 Feel the need to nap daily
 Drink coffee or soda just to stay awake

3. Most Common Types of Sleep Disorders
There are several unique types of sleep disorders. The most
common is insomnia, which is defined as having a hard time falling
asleep or staying asleep. If you crawl into bed and fail to fall asleep
despite being tired, you are likely suffering from insomnia. This
disorder is most commonly associated with stress, and usually clears up
when the stressful situation passes. Whether insomnia is chronic or
not, learning to properly cope
with stress can be beneficial.
Sometimes, simply creating a
recurring sleep routine (going
to bed at the same time every
night, setting your alarm for the
same time, etc.) can cure
insomnia as well.
Sleep apnea is another common sleep disorder. Those who
suffer from sleep apnea have very shallow breathing during sleep and
may even stop breathing for up to 20 seconds at a time. This difficulty
breathing causes the individual to wake up frequently during the night,

4. disrupting sleep. The simplest and most common solution for sleep
apnea is a device called a CPAP. This device is worn over the mouth
and nose while you sleep and improves air flow into the lungs.
Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, is a disorder that results in the
need to move the legs or arms. These feelings are most pronounced
when the individual is sitting or lying still. Obviously, these
movements can affect sleep. Thankfully, treatments such as stress
management, lifestyle changes and nutritional supplements have been
found to help control the disorder. The Midwest Center’s Attacking
Anxiety & Depression Program can help you battle conditions like
RLS and other stress-related
disorders to help get a good
night’s sleep. Be advised,
however, that RLS may be a
symptom of a more serious
illness, such as anemia, kidney disease, Parkinson’s or thyroid
problems. As such, RLS sufferers should seek the help of a medical
professional.

5. Narcolepsy
While most sleep disorders hinder sleep, narcolepsy does the
opposite. The disorder causes an individual to become extremely
sleepy or to fall asleep unexpectedly. Such scenarios can certainly be
embarrassing in a social situation, but can also be dangerous (like
when you’re driving a car). Though narcolepsy is considered genetic, it
is believed that stress and anxiety exacerbate the condition.
As such, treatment of
the condition typically
involves learning to cope
with stress, along with
therapy and medication. If
you find you exhibit
symptoms similar to those explained, you might consider seeking
professional help or enrolling in a program like the Attacking Anxiety
& Depression Program to assist you in overcoming your narcolepsy.

6. Less Common Types of Sleep Disorders
Other sleep disorders that be related to high stress and anxiety include:
 Sleepwalking
 Nightmares
 Night terrors
 Wetting the bed
 Grinding the teeth
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