sleep disorder

noun

: a medical problem that prevents a person from sleeping normally

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Insomnia: Stress can lead to short- or long-term insomnia, a sleep disorder that affects your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep and causes daytime sleepiness.6 Mental health conditions: Stress can contribute to various mood and anxiety disorders. Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025 However, parents should consider seeking medical or psychiatric evaluation if: There are signs of another sleep disorder, such as sleepwalking or sleep apnea. Arielle Tschinkel, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025 Interestingly, orexin deficiency is a leading cause of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder marked by episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness. Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024 More From Newsweek Vault: Find Expert Guidance For Every Step Of Your Financial Journey After that came the sleep disorder insomnia, with 17 percent reporting suffering, and staying up to watch TV or movies, cited by 14 percent. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sleep disorder

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“Sleep disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20disorder. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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