Examples of Parasomnias
REM behavior disorder (RBD), sleepwalking, restless leg syndrome, and night terrors are examples of parasomnias, which involve unwanted motor behaviors or experiences during the sleep cycle.
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Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorder
Nightmare Disorder
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
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Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)
Night Terror
Restless Leg Syndrome
A 65-year-old individual's partner reports that they have recently started shouting, flailing their arms, and kicking during sleep. When the partner awakens them during these episodes, the individual is immediately alert and reports having a vivid, often frightening, dream that corresponds to their physical actions. Which of the following sleep disorders best explains these symptoms?
Sleep Apnea