Night Terrors Sleep Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Nightmares usually occur in REM (rapid eye movement) or dreaming sleep. The sufferer is usually aware very quickly that they have experienced a bad dream. In contrast, night terrors emerge out of deep sleep (slow wave sleep). The sufferer displays and may experience extreme fright. As they have awoken out of deep sleep, it may be very difficult to console them. The carer should not be perturbed as the condition is usually self-limiting and benign.

• Nightmares and Night Terrors: The Horror Movies of the Mind - Psy 473 term (Sleep and dreams) paper.
• UCB Parents Advice: Night Terrors - Advice on children's night terrors.
• Night Terrors Resource Center - A site dedicated to finding more information on sleep disorders the night terrors Sleep Disorder Night Terrors. Links and a sleep disorders message board.

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