Parasomnia
Understanding unusual behaviors and experiences that can occur during sleep.
What Is Parasomnia?
Parasomnias are sleep disorders that involve unusual behaviors or experiences associated with sleep. They can include arousals from sleep such as sleepwalking, sleep talking, night terrors, and other unusual behaviors during sleep.
Examples of Parasomnia
Sleepwalking
Behaviors that occur while a person is asleep.
Talking in your sleep
Talking or making sounds during sleep.
Night Terrors
Episodes of arousal from sleep that can involve intense fear or distress.
Other Sleep Behaviors
Other unusual behaviors may occur during sleep.
When Unusual Sleep Behaviors Are a Concern
Understanding Sleep Behaviors
Unusual behaviors during sleep can be concerning for both the person experiencing them and those around them. A sleep evaluation may help determine whether a sleep-related disorder is contributing to these behaviors.
How Our Center Evaluates Sleep Disorders
Overnight Sleep Study
Polysomnography is an overnight sleep study that monitors and evaluates sleep-related activity while you sleep.
Questions About Unusual Sleep Behaviors?
If you have questions about parasomnias or would like more information about sleep evaluation, contact Bay Area Sleep Evaluation Center.