Parasomnia Disorders Treatment

Understand and Overcome Nighttime Disruptions

Parasomnia Treatment

What is Parasomnia?

Parasomnias are disruptive sleep disorders that occur during arousals from REM sleep or partial arousals from NREM sleep. These can involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, or dreams.

At Anindra Sleep Disorder Clinic, we identify the root cause of parasomnias and offer specialized care tailored to the type and severity of the condition.

Types and Symptoms of Parasomnia

  • Sleepwalking (somnambulism) — walking or performing tasks while not fully awake
  • Night terrors — sudden arousal with intense fear, screaming, and confusion
  • Sleep talking (somniloquy) — talking during sleep without awareness
  • REM Sleep Behavior Disorder — physically acting out vivid dreams, sometimes violently
  • Sleep paralysis and hallucinations — feeling awake but unable to move or seeing vivid imagery

What Causes Parasomnia?

Parasomnia can stem from a variety of triggers, often involving a disruption in the sleep-wake transition. Common causes include:

  • Sleep Deprivation: Increases the likelihood of abnormal sleep behaviors.
  • Stress & Anxiety: Mental tension and emotional trauma can trigger episodes.
  • Medications: Certain sedatives, antihistamines, or antidepressants may disrupt sleep architecture.
  • Neurological Conditions: Such as Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy.
  • Substance Use: Alcohol, drugs, or abrupt withdrawal can interfere with brain activity during sleep.
  • Genetics: Family history plays a role in some parasomnias like sleepwalking.
Causes of Parasomnia

How We Treat Parasomnia Disorders

At Anindra Sleep Disorder Clinic, we provide customized, multidisciplinary treatments for managing parasomnia symptoms effectively.

  1. Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and sleep hygiene practices to reduce triggers.
  2. Medication: Use of melatonin, antidepressants, or benzodiazepines depending on the type of parasomnia.
  3. Sleep Studies: Polysomnography to observe abnormal behaviors and brainwave patterns during sleep.
  4. Stress Management: Techniques like relaxation training, mindfulness, or guided imagery.
  5. Environmental Safety: Making the sleep space safe — locking doors, clearing walkways, and removing sharp objects.
Parasomnia Treatment Methods

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