Parasomnia: The Dream Life

Parasomnia is a dream life and physical activity that occurs during sleep .


Some movement beyond awareness and can not be recalled , can occur during sleep . It is more common in children .


Just before bed , almost everyone occasionally experience the jolt of a single , short and out of consciousness on the whole body .
Sometimes they also experience sleep paralysis or mild hallucinations .


During sleep , normal people sometimes experience a jolt feet ; adults may experience periodic motion , nightmares and his teeth firmly shut .
Walking in a state of sleep , night terrors and nightmares are common in children and make them fear .
Epileptic seizures can occur at any age .




Akathisia ( restless legs ) is a relatively common disorder , which often occurs just prior to falling asleep , particularly at the age above 50 years .
Patients with akathisia , especially when under stress , uncomfortable sensation vague on its legs, which are accompanied by spontaneous leg movements and uncontrollable .
The cause is unknown .
Benzodiazepines are taken before sleep , sometimes can reduce symptoms occur .




Night terrors are frightening episodes , where the patient screaming , hitting and often runs in his sleep .
These episodes usually occur during non- REM sleep phases .
Giving benzodiazepines ( eg, diazepam ) can help relieve the symptoms .




Nightmares are frightening dreams real , which can occur in children and adults . After the dream , the patient will usually awaken suddenly .
Nightmares occur during REM sleep and more often occurs when people experience stress , fever or fatigue extraordinary or after drinking alcohol .
There is no specific treatment .




Somnambulisme ( somnambulism ) is running in a state of semi-conscious and out of consciousness of the patient.
This most often occurs during late childhood and adolescence .
When walking, sleeping, and if the patient's mouth muttering walk into a dangerous area could harm themselves .
Most people can not remember that he ever sleepwalker .


Patients should be guided back to bed and the lights in the bedroom or the room around it should be left on to reduce the tendency of somnambulism .
Patient awakened by force could lead to anger reactions and this should not be done .
The objects are dangerous or breakable should be kept away from the patient and windows should always be closed and locked .