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Abnormal behaviors during sleep.
Parasomnias
Parasomnias are unusual behaviors or experiences that happen during sleep or while waking up, such as sleepwalking, night terrors, acting out dreams, or confusional arousals.
Parasomnia evaluations review nighttime behaviors, injury or safety risks, possible triggers, and whether further sleep testing or treatment planning is needed.
Symptoms & Treatment
Do you recognize
Do you recognize
these signs?
Common Symptoms
- Sleepwalking or sleep talking
- Night terrors: intense fear and screaming during sleep
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (acting out dreams)
- Confusional arousals
- Sleep-related eating disorder
- Rhythmic movement disorder
Treatment Options
- Overnight polysomnography (PSG) for diagnosis
- Safety planning and environmental modifications
- Medication management
- CBT-based interventions
- Treatment of underlying conditions
- Pediatric parasomnia evaluation