Sleep Disorders

Modified on Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 2:27 PM

Sleep Disorder	Symptoms	Treatment Examples
Insomnia	Difficulty falling or staying asleep; waking up too early.	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), sleep hygiene, and medication (e.g., benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics)
Sleep Apnea	Loud snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness	Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine, weight loss, surgery, oral appliances
Narcolepsy	Excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), and vivid hallucinations when falling asleep or waking up	Medication (e.g., modafinil, sodium oxybate), scheduled naps
Restless Leg Syndrome	Uncomfortable sensations in the legs, an irresistible urge to move the legs, and disrupted sleep	Medication (e.g., dopamine agonists), leg massages, hot or cold therapy
REM sleep behavior disorder	Acting out dreams during REM sleep, potentially causing injury to oneself or others.	Medication (e.g., clonazepam), safety precautions (e.g., padding the bed, removing sharp objects)

It should be noted that these treatments are not exhaustive and may differ depending on individual circumstances. If you suspect you have a sleep disorder, always consult with a healthcare professional.