Disorders

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Apnea
occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep.
Insomnia
People with insomnia have problems falling asleep or staying asleep.
Narcolepsy
is a lifelong disorder affecting the area of the brain regulating our sleep and wake cycles.
Restless Legs
People with RLS have an unpleasant feeling or sensation in their legs when they lie down to sleep.
Drowsy Driving
One of the most dangerous consequences associated with not getting a good night's rest is sleepiness behind the wheel.
Parasomnias
include disorders that can occur during arousal from REM sleep or partial arousal from NREM sleep.
Shift Work
The modern workplace requires some people to accommodate the unnatural schedule of shift work .

Disorders

"… Sufficient sleep is not a luxury—it is a necessity—and should be thought of as a vital sign of good health."

Wayne H. Giles, MD, MS, Director,
Division of Adult and Community Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Do you experience frequent daytime tiredness? Inadequate sleep is associated with chronic diseases and conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, obesity and depression. Not getting enough sleep is associated with the onset of these diseases and may complicate their management and outcome. More and more health professionals are citing sufficient sleep as an important part of chronic disease prevention and management. Experts agree that adults should have 7-9 hours of restful sleep per night.

This section provides some general information on several of the most common disorders affecting sleep. It is not intended to diagnose or treat a condition; simply to educate. If you believe you have a sleep disorder, discuss it with your doctor or call the Sleep Disorders Center at 334-528-2404.