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Common sleep disorders like insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep apnea can affect every aspect of your life including your safety, relationships, school and work performance, thinking, mental health, weight and the development of diabetes and heart disease. Not getting enough quality sleep can hurt your quality of life.

Sleep disorders are conditions that impair your sleep or prevent you from getting restful sleep and, as a result, can cause daytime sleepiness and other symptoms. Everyone can experience problems with sleep from time to time.

most sleep disorders can be characterized by one or more of the following four signs:

• You have trouble falling or remaining asleep
• You find it difficult to stay awake during the day
• There are imbalances in your circadian rhythm that interfere with a healthy sleep schedule
• You are prone to unusual behaviors that disrupt your sleep

Any of these signs could indicate a sleep disorder. We encourage people who experience any of these issues to consult with their doctor.

Types of Sleep disorders:-

There are approximately 80 different types of sleep disorders. The top ones are:

• Insomnia.
• Sleep apnea.
• Restless legs syndrome.
• Narcolepsy.