Not less than six, not much more than eight hours is the ideal rest that we must give our brain every night. The inability to fall asleep is a factor of tiredness, stress, psychological problems and in the long term chronic diseases. But even when we don’t have trouble falling asleep, the night may not go as smoothly as we expected. Here are the facts for you.

Sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a phenomenon that occurs when the throat narrows during sleep and prevents air from circulating normally. As a consequence, small respiratory stops occur and are resumed through loud snoring.

It is a more common disorder in men than in women, although in these it becomes more common during menopause. In addition, it also tends to occur more frequently in overweight people, regular smokers and heavy drinkers. It can be prevented by maintaining a healthy life, exercising and avoiding bad habits. But sometimes it is inevitable, so it is important to pay attention to the symptoms.

In case of suspicion, a specialist should be consulted, who will refer the patient to the hospital’s sleep unit. Once there, if the diagnosis is confirmed, you will be instructed to use a device that facilitates air flow, avoiding the characteristic stops of the disease.

Sleep paralysis

Approximately half the population is considered to have ever experienced the terrifying feeling of waking up without being able to move a single muscle. This occurs when consciousness is suddenly regained, just after relaxation of the muscles occurs, which are “switched off” during deep sleep in order to save energy.

• As it is an unforeseen event, there is a feeling of being petrified for a few seconds that last forever, especially when the event is accompanied by the hallucination of a strange presence in the room.
• It usually occurs more frequently during periods of stress, so the best way to prevent it is to avoid nervous states. If it finally does happen, you should stay calm and try to move your limbs little by little.
• Finally, it should be borne in mind that these episodes usually repeat in the same night, so those who suffer them are recommended to get up and walk around the room a bit before trying to sleep again.

Somnambulism

Sleepwalking is a phenomenon that usually occurs a few hours after the start of sleep , during the transition stage to deep sleep. At this time, although the brain is not fully active, an incomplete awakening occurs that allows the individual to perform complex actions, such as walking or having a conversation.

In addition, they can also carry out other very curious actions, such as having sex. The ‘ sexomnia ‘ has been recognized as a disease within the spectrum of sleep disorders since 2014 in the US.

Orgasms during sleep

It is not necessary, however, to sleepwalker to have one of these orgasms. They tend to be more frequent in men, in what are known as wet dreams or night pollution, but they can also occur in women.