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  2. Night terror - Wikipedia

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    Night terrors typically occur in children between the ages of three and twelve years, with a peak onset in children aged three and a half years old. [18] An estimated 1–6% of children experience night terrors. Children of both sexes and all ethnic backgrounds are affected equally. [18]

  3. Parasomnia - Wikipedia

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    Up to 3% of adults have sleep terrors and exhibited behavior of this parasomnia can range from mild to extremely violent. This is very prevalent in those who have violent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). [ 10 ]

  4. Having Night Terrors? Here’s an Expert-Backed ... - AOL

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    A sleep doctor explains night terrors in adults, why they happen, how to prevent them, and how they differ from nightmares. Plus, what to do if you have them.

  5. Nightmare disorder - Wikipedia

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    Nightmare disorders can also be associated with sleep disorders such as night terrors, chronic insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing. [5] The presence of nightmares before a trauma would influence severity of PTSD symptoms. [12] Furthermore, having nightmares is linked to a significantly higher risk of attempting suicide and of death by ...

  6. Sleep disorder - Wikipedia

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    Sleep disruptions can be caused by various issues, including teeth grinding and night terrors. Management of sleep disturbances that are secondary to mental, medical or substance abuse disorders should focus on the underlying conditions. [4] Sleep disorders are common in both children and adults.

  7. 29-Year-Old in ‘Catatonic State’ After Rare Disorder Causes ...

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    A 29-year-old man’s debilitating night terrors were the first sign of rare autoimmune disorder that rapidly progressed, landing him in the intensive care unit in a “catatonic state.” Ben ...

  8. Sleep paralysis - Wikipedia

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    Sleep terrors (STs) potentially frightening parasomnia but are not REM based and there is a lack of awareness to surroundings, characteristic screams during STs. Noctural panic attacks (NPAs) involves fear and acute distress but lacks paralysis and dream imagery

  9. Nightmare - Wikipedia

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    Children who experienced the death of a family member or a close friend or know someone with a chronic illness have more frequent nightmares than those who are only faced with stress from school or stress from social aspects of daily life. [14] A study researching the causes of nightmares focuses on patients who have sleep apnea. The study was ...