10 Night Terrors Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Night Terrors (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth.' Edited by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, KidsHealth, The Nemours Foundation, June 2017, kidshealth.org/en/parents/terrors.html
- 2. 'Anxiety and Sleep.' Sleep Foundation, 10 Dec. 2020, www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/anxiety-and-sleep#
- 3. 'Sleep Terrors and Sleepwalking.' What to Do and When to See a Doctor, www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/sleep-terrors-and-sleepwalking
Thrashing & Kicking
During a night terror episode, an individual may be trying to escape a situation occurring in their dream-like state. The nightmare of trying to get away from the perceived threatening circumstance may cause them to thrash or kick.
Children may end up harming themselves in the process, so it's a good idea to protect and cushion their sleeping area. Thrashing and kicking caused by night terrors commonly occurs during the first stages of sleep.
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