Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are conditions that affect the quality, amount, and timing of sleep you get at night.

Common sleep disorders include things like insomnia, sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome.

Scroll down to learn more about different sleep disorders, and find out what help is available.

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Insomnia

Insomnia is a very common sleep disorder where a person has extreme difficulty in getting to sleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, and then not being able to fall back to sleep again afterwards.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious condition marked by disruptions in breathing while you sleep. If you find yourself snoring loudly and feel tired despite getting a full night’s rest, you could have sleep apnea.

Bruxism

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth unconsciously when you’re awake or while you’re sleeping. It’s often linked to stress anxiety and is common in children and teenagers.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that hinders the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, resulting in sudden and unpredictable episodes of daytime sleepiness and difficulty concentrating.

Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless legs syndrome primarily manifests as a strong urge to move your legs. It may also create a crawling sensation in the feet, calves, and thighs, and can involve involuntary jerking of the limbs, all of which hinder sleep.

Sleep/Wake Cycle Disorders

Circadian rhythm disorders, often referred to as sleep-wake cycle disorders, arise when your body’s internal clock falls out of sync with the external environment, leading to confusion about the appropriate times to sleep and wake.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating condition that significantly disrupts daily life, characterized by profound fatigue and cognitive impairments that often intensify with physical or mental exertion and show little improvement with rest.

Other Parasomnias

A parasomnia is any disorder that affects your sleep. Common examples include night terrors, sleepwalking, sleep talking, Bedwetting, Sleep paralysis, Sleep inertia, and REM sleep behaviour disorder. Find out more about these conditions here.