Who Needs Sleep Disorder Treatment the Most?
The individuals who can benefit most from sleep disorder treatment include those with the following conditions: • Insomnia. The most common sleep disorder, Insomnia is characterized by the inability to initiate sleep, or sleep through the entire night without waking up. Episodes of insomnia can be chronic (lasting for years) or acute (the individual experiences insomnia only occasionally). • Sleep apnea. Potentially a very serious condition, sleep apnea occurs when the individual has trouble breathing during the night. While most people live with a mild form of sleep apnea throughout their lives, if the interruptions in breathing become too severe, the brain could stop sending signals to the respiratory system – thus causing death. • Restless leg syndrome. As the name suggests, restless leg syndrome occurs when the individual experiences leg pain or involuntary leg movement. The pain and discomfort associated with restless leg syndrome can keep individuals from falling asleep or wake t