Sleep+Disorder

=**Sleep Disorders** =

Zach and Andy
**What:** A sleep disorder is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. (Sleep disorder)

** Category: A sleep disorder usually is a mental disorder . **
**Signs and Symptoms:** The signs and symptoms of a sleep disorder could include the following
 * Do you feel irritable or sleepy during the day?
 * Have difficulty staying awake when sitting still?
 * Fall asleep or feel very tired when driving?
 * React slowly?
 * Have trouble controlling your emotions?
 * Feel like you need to take a nap almost every day?
 * Rely on caffeinated beverages to keep you awake throughout the day? (Sleep)


 * Causes: ** Physical for example ulcers, medical for example asthma, psychiatric for example depression, and environmental for example alcohol use. (Chanini)

**Is it Genetic:** While genetics play a part in it, Sleep Disorders are more influenced by environmental factors. So your heredity is not as prevelent a factor as your surroundings.

**General Perception:** Many percieve sleep disorders as insomnia, or not being able to sleep. However, it can also mean that you sleep excessivley or have night terrors.

**Treatments:** Most disorders are treatable by certain medicines or medications. Some other examples of treatments include psychiatry and respriatory healing.


 * Other Disorders Linked: ** @Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy,

**Works Cited:**