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Bruxism: The sufferer involuntarily grinds his or her teeth while sleeping.
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS): A sleep disorder of circadian rhythm, characterized by the inability to wake up and fall asleep at the desired times, but not by inability to stay asleep.
Hypopnea syndrome: Abnormally shallow breathing or slow respiratory rate while sleeping.
Most Common Sleep Disorders and Symptoms
Sleep apnea: The obstruction of the airway during sleep.
Sleepwalking or Somnambulism: Engaging in activities that are normally associated with wakefulness (such as eating or dressing), which may include walking, without the conscious knowledge of the subject.
Snoring: Loud breathing patterns while sleeping, sometimes accompanying sleep apnea.
Insomnia: While not considered a sleep disorder in its own right, insomnia is characterized by the inability to fall asleep and/or remain asleep for a reasonable amount of time.
Jet lag or Desynchronosis: Temporary condition resulting in out of sync sleep patterns as a result of rapidly traveling across multiple time zones.
Narcolepsy: The condition of falling asleep spontaneously and unwillingly.
Parasomnia: Include a variety of disruptive sleep-
Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD): Involuntary movement of arms and/or legs during sleep.
Rapid eye movement behavior disorder (RBD): Acting out violent or dramatic dreams while in REM sleep.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS): An irresistible urge to move legs while sleeping. Often accompanies PLMD.
