10 Common Sleep Disorders
Common Sleep Disorder #8: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
REM or rapid eye movement sleep is a phase of sleep during which the eyes move rapidly while the rest of the body remains still. During the REM sleep phase, your brain is in a state of vivid dreaming. During non-REM sleep, the eyes do not go through rapid eye movements. You alternate between REM and non-REM sleep.
In a person with REM sleep behavior disorder, the sleep paralysis normally present during this phase is absent or incomplete. This causes the person to act out parts of the dreams they experience, which may be intense or even violet. This can pose danger to the dreamers and sleeping partners. For this reason, a person who experiences REM sleep behavior disorder should sleep alone in addition to seeking treatment.
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