What causes night terrors
Doctors are not sure what causes these disorders, but research indicates that they run in families. Most professionals agree that terrors are somehow linked to physical immaturity, which contributes to difficulty progressing through sleep cycles. There are several things that may trigger a night terror. Illness, particularly with fever; certain medications; increased stress; and an overactive, extremely busy day have all been suspected of triggering night terrors. In the last 10 years, sleep clinics have seen more and more night terror patients who are overscheduled, stressed out from a week of soccer practice, piano lessons, gymnastics, clubs and other after-school activities. Violent, action-packed television shows or movies, especially viewed after dinner, have also been linked to night terrors. Most important, lack of sleep and/or an inconsistent sleep schedule is a strongly suspected link. It is extremely important that parents put children to bed on time because allowing them to
