It is estimated that 25-35% of the population in the United States has one or more sleep disorders. That becomes an alarming statement, especially when you realize that sleep is as necessary to our survival as air, food and water. To date, eighty-four (84) sleep disorders have been identified and some of the most prevalent are summarized below:

• Apnea -- a disorder where people stop breathing up to 600 times per night, each time as their airway becomes obstructed
  
  
• Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome -- sleeps and wakes too early
  
  
• Bruxism -- teeth grinding during sleep
  
  
• Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome -- sleeps and wakes too late
  
  
• Fibromyalgia -- muscular pain affecting sleep
  
  
• Gastroesophageal Reflux– heartburn during sleep
  
  
• Hypersomnia -- extreme daytime sleepiness
  
  
• Insomnia -- inability to sleep or sustain sleep
  
  
• Narcolepsy -- uncontrollable urges to sleep at inappropriate times
  
  
• Narcolepsy with Cataplexy – loss of muscle control during emotional events
  
  
• Nightmares -- frightening dreams that can be recalled
  
  
• Nocturnal Enuresis – bedwetting during sleep
  
  
• Panic Disorder -- awakening with chest pain that brings on panic
  
  
• Periodic Limb Movement Disorder -- limb movements while sleeping
  
  
• REM Behavior Disorder -- acting out dreams  while asleep
  
  
• Restless Leg Syndrome -- leg jerks or crawling sensations, which prevent sleep
  
  
• Rhythmic Movement Disorder – head-banging, body-rocking, head-rolling, etc.
  
  
• Shift Work Sleep Disorder -- sleep problems occurring from change of sleep cycle
  
  
• Sleep in Eating Disorders -- sleep affected by an eating disorder
  
  
• Sleep Hyperhidrosis -- extreme sweating while asleep
  
  
• Sleep Paralysis -- inability to move upon awakening
  
  
• Sleep Terrors -- frightening dreams that can’t be remembered
  
  
• Sleep Talking -- talking during sleep
  
  
• Sleep Walking -- walking and performing activities while asleep
  
  
• Sleep Eating -- eating while asleep