Disorders & Problems

Babies wake during the day and night. Babies wake when they need attention but normally find it easy to fall asleep again. Many parents find it difficult to sleep with a new baby in the family and ...

Bedwetting is a common problem with young children. Most children grow out of it naturally but there are a number of things that parents can do to help support their children during this difficult ...

Sufferers of teeth grinding or bruxism may be unaware of the condition until they are affected by some of the symptoms. It mainly happens during sleep, although it can occur during the day. It can ...

Insomnia is the condition where the sufferer finds it difficult to fall and stay asleep. By identifying the problem it is possible to find strategies that will help you improve the quality of your ...

An increasing number of people are employed in Shift Work. Many suffer from sleep disturbances including insomnia. Lack of sleep affects causes fatigue and loss of concentration and can contribute ...

The growth of international travel means more people are experiencing Jet Lag. Crossing time zones affects the body clock and causes insomnia and other symptoms. There are a number of ways to help ...

Exploding Head Syndrome is a Parasomnia where sufferers hear a loud sound before falling asleep. This is distressing and may affect the rest of the nights sleep. Help and support is available to ...

The connection between sleep and mood means that it is often difficult to divide the two.. Insomnia can be a symptom of other mental health problems and it is important to try and discover the cause ...

Narcolepsy is a condition where the sufferer falls asleep during the day. This may happen a number of times, anywhere, anytime and without warning. There are a number of symptoms and sufferers ...

New parents often find it difficult to find the time to take care of their own needs. Sleep may be disrupted during the early months and then be difficult to restore when baby starts to sleep ...

Overeating at night can become a habit that is hard to break. It can affect weight and the ability to sleep. There are ways to improve diet and control eating urges that will improve health and ...

Night terrors can be distressing not only to the sufferer but also to anyone observing or trying to help. Victims of night terrors may appear severely upset, terrified and even be screaming with ...

Many people experience nightmares at some time during their life. They can cause anxiety and confusion as the disturbing images and events are often remembered when awake. Nightmares happen ...

It can seem like a long distance run when you have sleepless nights. Preparing yourself to face the night you become more and more dispirited, knowing that for the next 8 hours you will lie in bed ...

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a fairly common sleep disorder and can run in families. Sufferers experience unpleasant sensations and uncontrollable movements in the legs. Treatment may involve ...

Lack of Sleep affects concentration and the ability to make decisions. Sleepiness at the wheel is a major contribution to traffic accidents. Commercial drivers are particularly at risk due to early ...

It has been suggested that insomnia during pregnancy is nature's way of preparing women for motherhood! Pregnancy brings a number of changes to sleep, from feeling very tired and sleepy to suffering ...

Sleep Apnea is a Sleep Related Breathing Disorder. During sleep the airway collapses or narrows causing difficulty in breathing. The sleeper is deprived of oxygen and wakes until normal breathing ...

Sleep paralysis in children is frightening for the child and the parent. Children experiencing sleep paralysis wake from their dreams and are unable to move. They are conscious but still involved ...

Although Sleepwalking mainly affects children some adults suffer from the problem. This may be the result of stress or other factors. It is important to take precautions to protect the safety of ...

Snoring is often more disruptive to other people's sleep than the person responsible! In fact, it is not really a problem at all for the snorer - it is just the noise produced as air is drawn into ...

Stress affects some people more than others. Insomnia may be one of the first recognisable symptoms of stress. It may be seen as a warning sign that it is starting to affect mental and physical ...

Sleep deprivation has been used in wars and terrorism as a form of torture to force victims to disclose information. Sleep is a stronger basic need than food and water. Simply, the human body cannot ...