Unbelievably Bizarre Sleep Syndromes
While these sleep syndromes may be mysterious they do exist around us. There is no “if” or “but” and definitely no doubting that these sleep disorders are linked to unexplainably weird syndromes.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome
Kleine-Levin syndrome or Critchley’s syndrome is a strange neurological disorder characterized by excessive desire for sleep, food and sexual disinhibition as well. This rare condition mainly affects adolescent males between the ages of 15 and 25 years.
Many teenagers with this sleep syndrome prefer to lie in bed and eat to excess. They can spend up to 20 hours in bed, getting up only to go to the bathroom or to eat and display very unhealthy sexual appetite. When awake, they may show symptoms like lack of energy, abnormally high sex drive, confused, hypersensitive towards light and noise, disorientation, lack of emotion, compulsive eating habit, impulsive behavior, and may also experience hallucinations.
Somniloquy
Somniloquy refers to sleep talking that occurs at all stages of sleep, including dream and non-dream sleep. Unlike sleepwalking (somnambulism) which apparently occurs during the stage 4 of sleep (or during the deepest levels of sleep), Somniloquy can happen during both rapid eye movement (REM) as well as during non-REM sleep.
People with Somniloquy have no conscious awareness that they are speaking while asleep. Even though is regarded as a type of parasomnia, it is not generally considered as a serious medical consequence like sleep apnea or bruxism. Sleep talking does not only happen among older people but also happens quite often among kids and young adults.
It’s advisable to avoid heavy meals during bedtime, manage stress and practice proper sleep hygiene to help combat the act of talking while asleep.
Restless Legs Syndrome
This is a condition affecting people with Restless legs syndrome (RLS) before 45 years old, and over time, its symptoms can gradually get worse and happen more often when one’s is inactive and resting, and tends to become worse in the evening and at night.
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Authoress Terry E. Lyle | May 28, 2010 | Reply
A great article filled with wonderful information.
Melody SJAL | May 28, 2010 | Reply
This is a very interesting and well-researched article, Chan. Nice work.
Alicia Wind | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Oh gosh….i’m so afraid of sexsomnia….oh that’s scary….
Joe Dorish | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Great research on sleep disorders Chan!
Guy Hogan | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Well, I learned something new today.
ShadowPsychos | May 28, 2010 | Reply
awesome article really interesting
drelayaraja | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Really a great informative article.. Nice to learn few things on sleep…
LoveDoctor | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Kleine Levin syndrome, I did read about this condition. I learned about the other ones. sexonomia is interesting.
Vikram Chhabra | May 28, 2010 | Reply
This was all new to me. Thanks for posting!!
Mr Ghaz | May 28, 2010 | Reply
loved this topic.very useful tips for better sleeping quality. thanks chan
Christine Ramsay | May 28, 2010 | Reply
I didn’t realise there could be so many sleep disorders. A very interesting and informative piece.
Christine
Anuradha Ramkumar | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Oh so much of sleep syndromes. All new to me. Images went well with the article. Thnx for the share.
Fornis | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Very interesting article right from title to conclusion. I am tweeting this.
ageeinc | May 28, 2010 | Reply
I am an insomniac do I can relate to most of this. Good article.
PR Mace | May 28, 2010 | Reply
I have never heard of many of these disorders. Thank you for this well researched, well presented article. You never let me down with your articles. I can see the time and care you take with each one you write.
giftarist | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Somniloquy is creepy. He he, Very interesting information shared here, friend.
CA Johnson | May 28, 2010 | Reply
This article is truly amazing. I have heard of some of these sleep syndromes, but I didn’t know this much about them. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Eunice Tan | May 28, 2010 | Reply
Very Interesting article to be read. I ever read an England girl sleep till 2 weeks
carissimi | May 29, 2010 | Reply
nice article.
Goodselfme | May 29, 2010 | Reply
You have done an extraordinarily wonderful composition on these bizarre disorders.Thank you.
Eldridge | May 29, 2010 | Reply
Actually, add syndrome. My leg go up like Pyramid triangle on one side. (Either side or sleep on back). Then one of my leg would form a triangular position uphill on its top of knee.
Lisa Clayton Williams | May 29, 2010 | Reply
Wow! Strange stuff. The hypnopompia sounds especially scary. Great choice on the pictures and on the subject matter…..definitely held my attention!
Lisa Clayton Williams | May 29, 2010 | Reply
Chan….just checked out your blog Health Assist. Wonderful stuff! I just became one of your “followers”!
Jenny Heart | May 30, 2010 | Reply
Exceptional research done here. Bravo!!!!
Judy Sheldon | May 30, 2010 | Reply
Chan, this is fascinating information re. sleep disorders!
Goodselfme | Jun 22, 2010 | Reply
I was not sure I read this well done article of yours. I was able to again award you “I like it” once more.