Sleep Disorder/Issues

Sleep disorders are conditions that affect the quality, amount and timing of sleep you’re able to get at night. Common sleep disorders include insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Sleep disorders can affect your mental health and physical health. Treatment is available to help you get the rest you need

What are the major categories of sleep disorders?

The categories of sleep disorders have changed many times over the years. Most recently, the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) categorized sleep disorders based on the symptoms, how they affect a person (pathophysiology) and the body system it affects. The brand-new revision to the third edition, ICSD-3R includes the following categories:

Insomnia: You have difficulty falling and staying asleep.
Sleep-related breathing disorders: Your breathing changes while you sleep.
Central disorders of hypersomnolence: You have trouble feeling alert during the day.
Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders: Your internal clock makes it difficult to fall asleep and wake up on time.

Parasomnias: Physical actions or verbal expressions happen during sleep like walking, talking or eating.
Sleep-related movement disorders: Physical movements or the urge to move makes it difficult to fall asleep and/or stay asleep.