Parasomnias (Part 3)

REM sleep disorder is experienced by people who have dreams that are so vivid having them re-enact them just before they wake. This is sometimes associated with withdrawal from exposure to ethanol and other sedatives or hypnotic drugs. There is no known contributory cause for the disorder but it has been associated with dementia. Restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorders commonly co-existent of each other, making them hard to tell apart. A sure sign of restless leg syndrome would be insomnia while the later has the sufferer having excessive daytime sleepiness. The said parasomnias can be caused by iron deficiency, hormonal surges in women during menopause, menstruation and pregnancy. All the above sleep disorders should be taken seriously and medical analysis should be done to determine the underlying causes. As we can see, they can also be manifestations of mental health degradation and other underlying life-threatening medical conditions.