Definition of Narcolepsy
What is an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings?
Definition of night terrors.
What is more severe than nightmares.
The Definition of Insomnia
The inability to sleep, made worse by trying to fall asleep
What is a breathing interruption during sleep?
Definition of sleepwalking.
What is walking around while alseep.
Possible Treatment.
What are stimulants?
Effects of Night Terrors.
What is episodes of screaming, intense fear and flailing while still asleep.
The cause(causes) of insomnia
-Stress, Anxiety, Or a poor sleeping environment
-lack of melatonin in the brain
Side Effects of Sleep Apnea.
What are daytime sleepiness, irritability, fatigue, depression?
Effects of sleepwalking.
What is walking around and talking while asleep and having no memory of it when waking up.
Recommended for people with Narcolepsy.
What is: stick to a regular sleep schedule?
Cures for Night Terrors
What is therapy
Side-effects of Insomnia
-Lower performance in school, jobs, or sports.
-slowed reaction time
- can possibly cause mental disorders
Causes of Sleep Apnea
What are obesity, smoking, genetics?
The causes of sleepwalking
What is not getting enough sleep, stress, anxiety, drugs, and, alcohol.
Triggers.
What are tress & Anxiety?
The Causes
What is stress, conflict, lack of sleep, or fear.
Treatment options for Insomnia
Medication, Behavior therapy, Treating underlying causes, etc.
Best treatment option for sleep apnea.
What is a CPAP Machine?
The age where sleepwalking is most common
What is ages 4 to 8
Medication.
What is hyporetin, a chemical that stimulates awakeness?
Ages when Night Terrors are most common.
What is ages 4 - 12.
Why do doctors not recommend taking sleep aids when you can't sleep?
Because your tolerance will build up to the point where you need to take more in order for it to work. This can put people at risk for overdosing.
RARE Side Affects.
What are Type II Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, liver problems?
This happens when you wake up a sleepwalker.
What is the get startled.