Sleep disorders can manifest in various forms, impacting the quality, duration, and timing of sleep. Here are some common types..

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. 

Insomnia

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep.

Sleep Apnea

A chronic disorder seen by excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden and uncontrollable episodes of sleep, called "sleep attacks."

Narcolepsy

RLS is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations.

Restless Legs Syndrome

Involuntary movements of the legs or arms during sleep, which can disrupt sleep and cause daytime sleepiness or fatigue.

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

Abnormal behaviors or movements during sleep. E.g., include sleepwalking, sleep talking, nightmares, and night terrors.

Parasomnias

Disruptions in the body's internal clock, leading to difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up at the desired times.

Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Hypersomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged nighttime sleep.

Hypersomnia

A condition where individuals act out vivid dreams during REM sleep, potentially causing harm to themselves or their sleep partners.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Other conditions that involve abnormal movements during sleep, such as bruxism, rhythmic movement disorder, or sleep-related leg cramps.

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders