Sleep Tight: Understanding the Symptoms of Sleep Disorders

Sleep Tight: Understanding the Symptoms of Sleep Disorders Sleep Statistics in the U.S. 62% 29% of adults experience sleep problems at least a few nights per week. of adults say they get an average of 6 hours of sleep or less. 81 30% of all adults have insomnia during the course of a year. Recommended number of hours of sleep per night for adults. Adults ages 2o and over have experienced the following due to lack of sleep: Difficulty concentrating Difficulty with work 23.2% 8.6% Problems remembering things Issues driving 18.2% 11.3% Difficulty working on hobbies Trouble keeping finances in order 13.3% 10.5% A Look at Common Sleep Disorders Insomnia Symptoms: • Difficulty falling or staying asleep • Frequently waking up during the night • Inability to fall asleep without some kind of aid • Waking up too early in the morning • Not feeling rested during the day • Feeling sleepy, irritable, or anxious in the day 70,000,000 adults suffer from insomnia. Restless Leg Syndrome Symptoms: · Uncomfortable sensations in the legs • Strong and nearly irresistible urge to move the arms and legs · Urges that are worse when at rest and at night · Aching and creeping sensations that are calmed with movement, stretching, or massage • Frequent cramping or jerking of legs during sleep 20,000,000 adults suffer from restless leg syndrome. Sleep Apnea Symptoms: • Chronic loud snoring • Frequent stoppage of breathing during sleep • Gasping, snorting, or choking during sleep • Not feeling refreshed upon waking, regardless of how many hours are slept • Waking with headaches, dry throat, nasal congestion, or chest pains 18,000,000 adults suffer from sleep apnea. Narcolepsy Symptoms: · Excessive daytime sleepiness • Seeing or hearing things when you become drowsy • Dreaming before you are completely asleep • Dreaming immediately after falling asleep · Feeling unable to move as you are waking up or falling asleep • Sudden feelings of weakness or lack of muscle control during periods of intense emotions 200,000 adults suffer from narcolepsy. Infographic provided by: * Zeeba Sleep Center www.zeebasleepcenter.com Sources: www.statisticbrain.com/sleeping-disorder-statistics/ www.cdc.gov/features/dssleep www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/insomnia-symptoms www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_disorders.htm www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepapnea/signs.html