Night terrors are episodes of screaming, crying, or thrashing that usually occur two to three hours after falling asleep during a stage known as non-rapid eye movement or deep sleep. Night terrors are ...

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 Tarver, 29, ...

Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) parasomnias involve disordered sleep-related behaviors that occur during the first few hours of sleep. Common treatment options typically include medication and ...

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Let’s first talk about the differences between nightmares and night terrors. A nightmare is a bad dream that causes a child to wake up with feelings of fear. Nightmares are very common in young ...

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