CarePathHealth
Sleep-Wake Disorders
Sleep - wake disorders, also known as sleep disorders, involve problems with the quality, timing, and amount of sleep, which result in daytime distress and impairment in functioning. They often occur along with medical conditions or other mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or cognitive disorders.
There are several types of sleep-wake disorders:
- Insomnia: Inability to fall or stay asleep
- Obstructive sleep apnea: Experiencing apneas (episodes of stopped breathing for at least 10 seconds) during sleep
- Parasomnias: Odd behaviors around and during sleep time, including walking or talking
- Narcolepsy: Experiencing extreme daytime sleepiness and other sleep - related symptoms