INSOMNIA
Insomnia is the
perception or
complaint of
inadequate or
poor-quality
sleep because of
one or more of
the following:
difficulty
falling asleep;
waking up
frequently
during the night
with difficulty
returning to
sleep; waking up
too early in the
morning; and
unrefreshing
sleep.
WHAT IS SLEEP
APNEA
Sleep apnea is a
serious,
potentially
life-threatening
condition that
is far more
common than
generally
understood.
First described
in 1965, sleep
apnea is a
breathing
disorder
characterized by
brief
interruptions of
breathing during
sleep. It owes
its name to a
Greek word,
apnea, meaning
"want of
breath."
NARCOLEPSY
Narcolepsy is a
chronic sleep
disorder with no
known cause. The
main
characteristic
of narcolepsy is
excessive and
overwhelming
daytime
sleepiness, even
after adequate
nighttime sleep.
A person with
narcolepsy is
likely to become
drowsy or to
fall asleep,
often at
inappropriate
times and
places. Daytime
sleep attacks
may occur with
or without
warning and may
be irresistible.
These attacks
can occur
repeatedly in a
single day.
Drowsiness may
persist for
prolonged
periods of time.
In addition,
nighttime sleep
may be
fragmented with
frequent
awakenings.
RESTLESS LEG
SYNDROME
Restless legs
syndrome (RLS)
is a sleep
disorder in
which a person
experiences
unpleasant
sensations in
the legs
described as
creeping,
crawling,
tingling,
pulling, or
painful. These
sensations
usually occur in
the calf area
but may be felt
anywhere from
the thigh to the
ankle. One or
both legs may be
affected; for
some people, the
sensations are
also felt in the
arms. These
sensations occur
when the person
with RLS lies
down or sits for
prolonged
periods of time,
such as at a
desk, riding in
a car, or
watching a
movie. People
with RLS
describe an
irresistible
urge to move the
legs when the
sensations
occur.
If you
think you or a
loved one may
have
symptoms of a
sleep disorder,
please
contact us
today.
Help
is available!
