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Last reviewed:19 January 2026

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Evidence standard:Tier A (Clinical guidelines)

Primary sources:NHS, COCHRANE

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Last reviewed: 19 January 2026

Primary sources: NHS, COCHRANE

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Understanding Sleep Issues

What Are Sleep Disorders?

Sleep disorders encompass over 80 different conditions that affect the quality, timing, and duration of sleep. They can significantly impact physical health, mental wellbeing, and daily functioning.

Types of Sleep Disorders

🌙 Insomnia

The most common sleep disorder, characterised by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving good quality sleep.

Initial insomnia: Difficulty falling asleep
Sleep maintenance insomnia: Waking during the night
Early waking insomnia: Waking too early
Chronic insomnia: Persists 3+ months, occurring 3+ nights/week

😮‍💨 Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA): Airways collapse during sleep, causing breathing pauses
Central sleep apnoea: Brain fails to signal respiratory muscles
Chronic snoring: When severe, classified as a disorder

😴 Hypersomnias

Narcolepsy: Irresistible daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep attacks
Idiopathic hypersomnia: Long sleep yet feeling unrefreshed

🚶 Parasomnias

Sleepwalking: Walking or activities while asleep
Night terrors: Episodes of screaming and intense fear
REM sleep behaviour disorder: Acting out dreams

🦵 Movement Disorders

Restless legs syndrome: Irresistible urge to move legs, worse at rest
Periodic limb movement disorder: Repetitive leg jerking during sleep
Sleep bruxism: Teeth grinding during sleep

⏰ Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Delayed sleep phase: Cannot sleep until much later than normal
Advanced sleep phase: Sleep early evening, wake early morning
Shift work disorder: Disruption from irregular work shifts

💡 Recommended Sleep Duration

Children (6-12)

9-12 hours

Teens (13-17)

8-10 hours

Adults (18-60)

7+ hours

Older Adults (65+)

7-8 hours

⚠️ Important: If sleep problems persist for more than 3 weeks or significantly interfere with daily functioning, consult a healthcare professional. This information is educational and does not replace medical advice.

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Insomnia
NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/
UKreferenceChecked 2026-01-16
CBT-I for insomnia review (PMID 26447429)
PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26447429/
GLOBALarticleChecked 2026-01-16