Sleep Disorders Pt. 1
This disorder is when people can't fall asleep until very late; can't wake up early and is common in teens due to later melatonin release.
What is DSPS?
Uncomfortable tingling/aching in legs.
What is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)?
The routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends.
What is the Sleep/Wake Schedule?
The fatigue you feel after changing time zones because it disrupts your circadian rhythm.
What is Jet Lag?
The recommended amount of sleep for a teenager.
What is 8-10 hours?
This disorder is when people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and is usually caused by stress.
What is Insomnia?
Grinding/clenching teeth, often from stress.
What is Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)?
A substance that increases energy and alertness, making sleep hard. Found in coffee, soda, energy drinks, chocolate.
What is Caffeine
A 4 stage 90-110 minute cycle that occurs 4-5 times per night.
What is the Sleep Cycle?
Rare people who function well on less sleep.
What are Short Sleepers?
Unintentional urination during sleep.
What is Bed-Wetting?
A potentially serious disorder where breathing stops repeatedly during sleep.
What is Sleep Apnea?
An amino acid that boosts sleep-inducing serotonin. Found in turkey, milk, bananas.
What is Tryptophan?
Naturally occurring physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle (like the sun).
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
The condition that occurs when you frequently get less sleep than you need. It builds up over time!
What is a Sleep Deficit?
Scary dreams causing fear/anxiety.
What are Nightmares?
Disorder where the brain can't control the sleep-wake cycle.
What is Narcolepsy?
The hormone released by the brain when it is dark.
What is Melatonin?
Part of the Sleep Cycle when the brain is active, heart rate and blood pressure rise, eyes dart around.
What is REM Sleep?
12% of people dream in these two colors.
What are Black and White?
Walking or performing actions while asleep.
What is Sleepwalking?
The other name for DSPS.
What is "Night Owl Syndrome"
High-energy light emitted by phones, tablets, computers, and TVs.
What is Blue Light?
There are this many stage in the Sleep Cycle.
What is 4?
Dreams occur mostly in this stage of the Sleep Cycle.
What is REM Sleep?