A sleep disorder is a condition that affects how long you sleep and how well you sleep. Its causes range from bad habits that keep you awake to medical problems that disrupt your sleep patterns. If you don’t feel rested early in the morning, see your doctor. Lack of sleep is a serious problem that can jeopardize your health and safety. The dangers of low quality sleep Sleep deprivation can affect almost every aspect of your daily life. The correlation between sleep deprivation and traffic accidents, relationship problems, poor work performance, work-related injuries, memory problems and mood problems has been studied. Recent studies have also confirmed that sleep disorders can lead to heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. The symptoms of sleep disorders vary depending on the type of sleep disorder, but may include the following symptoms: 1. severe daytime sleepiness 2. difficulty falling asleep or sleeping 3. snoring or indirect respiratory arrest during sleep 4. involuntary movement of the legs at rest or discomfort in the legs at night 3. sleep cycle There are two forms of sleep: REM sleep and non-REM sleep. This is associated with dreaming. It accounts for 25% of normal sleep and lasts longer in the early morning. The rest of our sleep is NREM, which consists of 4 stages from light sleep (stage 1) to deep sleep (stage 4). Sleep disorders interfere with the normal sleep cycle and prevent a good night’s rest. By creating a bedtime ritual, you can signal to your consciousness and body that it is time for sleep. This may include a warm bath, reading a chapter of a novel or performing some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing. It is also important to stick to a regular bedtime and wake up time, even on weekends. If, after improving your sleep hygiene, you still have trouble sleeping, see your doctor.