"Sleep disorders are disturbances that affect normal patterns of sleep and wakefulness. There are more than 80 sleep disorders, and they affect anyone from babies to the elderly. Many people who suffer from sleep disorders do not seek the help they need. Together, the circadian clock’s alerting signal and our homeostatic drive to sleep tell our bodies when to sleep and when to wake up. Sleep disorders arise when these messages are confused, out of sync, or disrupted."
The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Sleep Disorders by Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO
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Adult Sleep Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Parasomnias
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Sleep and Aging
Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Facts about Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Special Services
Biofeedback for Sleep Disorders
Sleep Skills Group
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