When Sleep Turns Silent Enemy: Illnesses Linked to Disrupted Rest

Sept4,2025

Persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Insomnia

Breathing interruptions during sleep, often leading to daytime fatigue.

Sleep Apnea 

Sudden, uncontrollable episodes of daytime sleep.

Narcolepsy

Uncomfortable leg sensations causing an urge to move them at night.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Misalignment of body’s internal clock with external environment.

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder 

Abnormal behaviors during sleep such as sleepwalking, night terrors, or sleep talking.

Parasomnias 

Excessive sleepiness even after adequate rest.

Hypersomnia

Acting out vivid dreams physically while sleeping.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder 

Trouble sleeping due to irregular or night-time work schedules.

Shift Work Sleep Disorder