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RSSCircadian rhythm sleep disorder
Circadian rhythm sleep
disorders are a family of
sleep disorders affecting
the timing of sleep. People
with circadian rhythm sleep
disorders are unable to
sleep and wake at the times
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Night terror
A night terror, also known
as sleep terror or pavor
nocturnus, is a parasomnia
sleep disorder characterized
by extreme terror and a
temporary inability to
regain full consciousness.
The subject wakes abruptly
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Separation anxiety disorder
Separation anxiety disorder
(or simply separation
anxiety) is a psychological
condition in which an
individual has excessive
anxiety regarding separation
from home or from people to
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Rapid eye movement
Rapid eye movement (REM) is
the stage of sleep
characterized by rapid
saccadic movements of the
eyes. During this stage, the
activity of the brain's
neurons is quite similar to
that during waking hours.
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