Are You One Of The Affected?
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder- Are you at risk?
FOR YOUR INFORMATION-
Do You Display Any of the Symptoms?
- repeated episodes of arousal during sleep
- complex motor behaviors
- distress of impairment in social, occupations, or other areas of functioning
- dream-enacting behaviors during sleep
- ability to recall dream mentation
- excessive physical movements while dreaming, which may include thrashing, flailing, punching, kicking, falling, or leaping from bed
- daytime sleepiness
- dreams are more vivid and action-packed
What Can Cause It?
- Certain drugs, including antidepressants and high doses of caffeine
- REM sleep disorder may be first manifestation of neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, or multiple system atrophy.
Are You At Risk?
- men over 50 years of age
- patients with narcolepsy (REM sleep behavior disorder is present in 30%)
How many people are affected?
How fast can one obtain this disorder?
When is it more likely that a person with this disorder will have an episode?
CAN I TREAT IT?
Can REM Sleep Behavior Disorder be treated with drugs?
Will treatments affect my behavior?
It is encouraged for one to also keep a safer environment around themselves while sleeping, as not to harm oneself or others.
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