Hypersomnia
or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) its characterized by an individual having a hard time staying awake throughout the day
What are the signs/symptoms?
Those with hypersomnia suffer from constant, recurrent episodes of extreme sleepiness and symptoms of sleep deprivation. It can be caused by other disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and the use of some types of medications.
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Insomnia
is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, even when a person has the chance to do so. People with insomnia can feel dissatisfied with their sleep
What are the signs/symptoms?
- Fatigue
- Low energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Mood disturbances
- Decreased performance in work or at school.
Narcolepsy
is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brains inability to regulate a stable sleep-wake cycle. People who suffer from narcolepsy have mixed signals sent from their brain about when to sleep, which is why narcoleptics fall asleep at inopportune times. One may develop narcolepsy at any time, although onset of the first symptom usually occurs after puberty, in late teens to young adulthood
What are the signs/symptoms?
People who suffer from narcolepsy can experience a number of symptoms, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).
Cataplexy: The sudden loss of muscle tone while a person is awake, leading to weakness and a loss of voluntary muscle control.
Sleep Paralysis: A temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up. This usually last only a few seconds or minutes.
