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Parasomnias Directory
Parasomnias are disruptive sleep-related disorders. Parasomnias include nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, restless legs syndrome and others. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about parasomnias, potential causes, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
Tips for Living With REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Because persons with REM sleep behavior disorder have a risk of injuring themselves and their sleep partners, safety of the sleeping environment is very important. Here are some tips.
Symptoms of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Learn more about the symptoms of REM sleep behavior disorder.
Symptoms of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
The most common symptoms cited by those with periodic limb movement disorder have nothing to do with arms or legs. Learn more about this sleep disorder.
Night Terrors: When to See a Doctor
WebMD tells you when you may want to talk to a doctor about your child's night terrors.
Features
Parasomnias Often Under-Recognized, Misunderstood
Research points way to new treatments for sleepwalking, sleep sex, and other parasomnias.
'Sleep Sex' Unromantic, Even Dangerous
It's like a racier, grown-up version of sleep walking, and it isn't as unusual as you'd imagine. It's also potentially harmful. Now, scientists are studying so-called sleep sex to see what's behind this strange phenomenon.
5 Steps for Stopping a Sleepwalker
Sleepwalking may seem amusing, but it can be harmful to your health. Find out what causes it, how to treat it, and the best way to get a sleepwalker back into bed.
8 Embarrassing Sleep Secrets
WebMD article on what happens while we sleep. Learn about sleep behaviors from drooling to orgasms to sleepwalking.