Sleep Disorders Overview

Sleep disorders are conditions in which constant sleep is disturbed frequently for long duration of time.  A sleep disorder can affect your overall health, safety and quality of life. 

Excessive daytime sleepiness, irregular breathing or increased movement during sleep are several signs and symptoms of sleep disorders.

There are many different types of sleep disorders and are often grouped into categories that explain why they happen or how they affect you. They can also be grouped according to behaviors, natural sleep-wake cycle issues, breathing problems, difficulty sleeping or how sleepy you feel during the day.

Some common types of sleep disorders include:

• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
• Sleep apnea