Sleep-Wake Disorders

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InsomniaClinical name: Insomnia DisorderNot just the odd bad night. Persistent trouble sleeping that wears down the day, and a condition with a treatment that works better than…10 min read Excessive SleepinessClinical name: Hypersomnolence DisorderSleeping long hours and still feeling overwhelmingly sleepy by day, despite enough rest. More than ordinary tiredness, and worth investigating.10 min read NarcolepsyClinical name: NarcolepsyA neurological condition where the brain cannot reliably hold the boundary between sleep and wakefulness. Lifelong, often misunderstood, and manageable with the right care.10 min read Sleep ApnoeaClinical name: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea HypopnoeaBreathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often without the person knowing. Common, harmful to the whole body, and very treatable.10 min read Body-Clock Sleep ProblemsClinical name: Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake DisordersWhen the body's internal clock is out of step with the world around it, so sleep comes at the wrong times. Includes the particular…10 min read Sleepwalking and Sleep TerrorsClinical name: NREM Sleep Arousal DisordersDramatic events that arise from deep sleep, mostly in children: walking, talking, or waking in apparent terror with no memory of it afterwards.10 min read Nightmare DisorderClinical name: Nightmare DisorderWhen frightening dreams happen often enough to disrupt sleep, mood and daily life. Common after trauma, and treatable with focused therapies.9 min read Acting Out Dreams (REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder)Clinical name: REM Sleep Behaviour DisorderPhysically acting out vivid dreams, because the body's normal sleep paralysis fails. Important to recognise, both for safety and for what it can signal.9 min read Restless Legs SyndromeClinical name: Restless Legs SyndromeAn irresistible urge to move the legs, worst in the evening and at rest, that disrupts sleep. Common, often missed, and frequently very treatable.9 min read