A parasomniac is characterised by
A parasomniac does things during sleep that are actually done when awake. It might seem like the parasomniac is awake; he could talk and look like he is very afraid of something. Behaviours could be illogical, as if following some kind of programme. To others it might appear as if the parasomniac is fighting someone.
Parasomniac’s Feeling
During the day, the parasomniac might be tired. He could wake up and be not able to move, but at the same time could perceive that someone else is also in the room. He could wake with the memory of a really horrible dream, which could interfere with him falling asleep again. All this could, in turn, induce mood swings, anxiety, stress, and fear.
Sleep disorders that induce parasomnia
Parasomnia is a symptom. A dominant symptom could hide several different sleep disorders. A specialist will help to discover which specific sleep disorder bothers you.
Parasomnia might happen in deep sleep and REM sleep. Disorders related to deep sleep are:
- waking up disorders
- sleepwalking and talking or somnambulism
- sleep terrors.
Disorders related to REM sleep are:
- nightmares
- sleep paralysis
- REM sleep behavioural disorder
Other parasomnias:
- sleep-related dissociative disorder
- sleep enuresis
- groaning in sleep (catathrenia)
- exploding head syndrome
- sleep-related hallucinations
- sleep-related eating disorder
- unspecified parasomnia
- parasomnia induced by a medicine or substance
- parasomnia caused by a health disorder