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Posted by night terrors -- info on October 02, 2001 at 18:37:06:In Reply to: night terrors? posted by vickijo on October 02, 2001 at 16:16:19:
Here's some info:
What are Sleep Terrors?
Sleep Terrors are characterized by a sudden arousal from slow wave sleep with a piercing scream or cry, accompanied by autonomic (Controlled by the part of the nervous system that regulates motor functions of the heart, lungs, etc.) and behavioral manifestations of intense fear. Also known as Pavor Nocturnus, incubus, severe autonomic discharge, night terror.
What are the symptoms of Sleep Terrors?* A sudden episode of intense terror during sleep
* The episodes usually occur within the first third of the night
* Partial or total amnesia occurs for the events during the episode.Associated features include:
* Polysomnographic monitoring demonstrates the onset of episodes during stage 3 or 4 sleep
* Tachycardia usually occurs in association with the episodes.
* Other medical disorders are not the cause of the episode, e.g., epilepsy
* Other sleep disorders can be present, e.g., nightmares.How serious are Sleep Terrors?
Some people have episodes of sleep terror that may occur less than once per month, and do not result in harm to the patient or others. While some people experience episodes less than once per week, and do not result in harm to the patient or others. In its severest form, the episodes occur almost nightly, or are associated with physical injury to the patient or others. Consult a sleep specialist if you are concerned.
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