Dyssomnias

Dyssomnias

Dyssomnias are sleeping disorders that affect a person's ability to get to sleep, stay asleep or might cause excessive sleep. The symptoms will vary slightly depending on the exact sleep disorder diagnosed, but all of them can be stressful to deal with. At least one is known to be hereditary, although this is thought to be a probable cause in other sleep disorders as well. Other causes include various physical and psychological problems. These sleep disorders can really disrupt a person's life, which is why you can find therapists who offer online therapy for dyssomnias here at Mentaline.com. Before showing how you can get help to get more restful sleep, read some more facts about dyssomnias.

Types of Dyssomnias

These are the main types of dyssomnias that most people deal with.

• Primary Insomnia - Sleeplessness that cannot be attributed to medical or psychological reasons. Also, substance abuse is not present.
• Primary Hypersomnia - Excessively deep or long sleep periods.
• Narcolepsy - Excessive sleepiness during the day, including sudden "sleep attacks." 
• Breathing-Related Sleep Disorder - Sleep is disrupted by irregular breathing patterns.
• Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder - Waking up and going to sleep at different times.   
• Unspecified Dyssomnia - When a person shows symptoms from several dyssomnia sleep disorders.

Causes of Dyssomnias 

There are many causes of dyssomnias, both physical and psychological. Some of the physical reasons these sleep disturbances may occur include too much sleep during the day, too much physical activity, aging, and several more. Stress, depression, and several other mental factors may play a role in this disorder developing as well. For others, the disorder is brought on by a lack of sun during daylight hours. As you can see, there are quite a few things that can have an affect on a person's sleep. While noticing the causes of dyssomnias is helpful, there are many symptoms of this sleep disorder that may appear.

Symptoms and Dangers of Dyssomnias 

A person who is not getting enough uninterrupted sleep for long periods of time will have various physical signs that are noticeable, including poor performance during the day because of a lack of energy. The effect of no or little sleep may cause a person to seem like a "zombie," shuffling through the day without much liveliness. At some point most people may have difficulty sleeping because of stress or other factors, but when it becomes a persistent problem that lasts for months, it may be a sign of a sleep disorder. If the symptoms are ignored and the disorder is left untreated, it will most likely get worse before it gets better. The good news is that getting help for dyssomnias is easier than ever thanks to the online treatment options here at Mentaline.com.

Treatment for Dyssomnias 

From learning how to properly relax to learning more about dyssomnias, there are many reasons that treatment can be helpful. Here at Mentaline.com, you can book online therapy sessions with professionals who offer online therapy that can give you the information needed to overcome a wide range of sleep issues. The trained therapists on Mentaline.com specialize in dyssomnia sleep disorders and can offer guidance. In addition, emotional support from others facing similar sleep problems is also available in the self-help forum on Mentaline.com. The combination of traditional psychotherapy with the Internet enables people with any of the various dyssomnias to get the help they need.

Definition of Dyssomnias

Dyssomnias are disorders that cause a person to sleep too much, have difficulties getting to sleep or stay asleep.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Dyssomnias

• Problems getting to sleep
• Problems staying asleep
• Falling asleep suddenly
• Unnatural sleep patterns

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