Trouble in Bed: When Sleep Turns Against Us

What happens during sleep paralysis?

• Your body is unable to move, but your mind is awake.

• You have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

• You walk around and talk while still asleep.

• Your breathing is interrupted while you are sleeping.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary insomnia?

• Primary insomnia is short-term, while secondary insomnia is chronic.

• Primary insomnia is not linked to other health issues, while secondary insomnia is.

• Primary insomnia is caused by stress, while secondary insomnia is genetic.

• Primary insomnia affects adults, while secondary insomnia affects children.

What is the primary cause of obstructive sleep apnea?

• The brain fails to send signals to the body to breathe.

• The nervous system stays in a constant state of high alert.

• Muscles in the throat relax and block the airway.

• A person experiences vivid dreams while partially awake.

During which stage of sleep does sleepwalking typically occur?

• REM sleep, where vivid dreams happen.

• Deep non-REM sleep, characterized by slow brain waves.

• The stage right before falling asleep.

• Any stage of sleep, depending on external factors.