Insomnia Support Group
Insomnia is a symptom, rather than a disease, and is characterized by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. People with insomnia complain of difficulty falling or staying asleep, which results in significant impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia is categorized as transient (shorter than one week), short-term (one to three weeks) or chronic (longer than three...
Hi. Lonewolf here. aka Heidi I've had difficulty sleeping since two when a stranger entered my first home, and woke me to screams from my sisters room. But recently I am afraid to sleep due to two sleepwalking incidents where I got seriously injured. I do sleep but not restful rem. I can't take habbit forming meds, been there done that. I have cleared away any accidental falls again, and have even changed my diet and ecersize i go two hours, and then im bouncy then i crash two hours arg ive had the aptenea test but they took the machine away since it didnt properly download that i was in fact using it. they took it away im on medicade and medicare but will I ever find that blistful slumber in peace without night terrors that I so long for? Inquiring minds want to know ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Because you are sleepwalking with serious injuries this crosses the line from insomnia to a legit sleep disorder that should be treated by a doctor.
Once you feel the reassurance you are being properly treated, it will help you let go of some of the fear you are experiencing. That tends to help improve sleep.
Night terrors are something else. Those are typically experienced during non REM sleep, and while disturbing, are considered harmless. But your doc can advise you on this as well.
Good luck, keep us posted if you have more info or questions.