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what is a night terror vs a panic attack?

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Very Different: Night terrors are episodes of suddenly crying out during the deep stages of sleep. A person is not awake during these episodes, and usually has little recollection of them. They occur most often in childhood and often go away over time. Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear and anxiety while a person is awake. They can occur in children and adoloscents, but are more common in adults.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: terror?

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Terror: Terror is extreme fear, drear or horror.

Question 3

what is the difference between a night mare and terror?

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See below: A night terror is called a parasomnia or sleep associated disorder, it is not a dream but an effect of sleep probably related to faulty or immature autoniomic and limbic arousal...In adults it could signal some other brain issue.  A nightmare might signal some uncomfortable unconsious issues but are considered dreams and as such not abnormal...Unless they bug you.

Question 4

night terrors any tips?

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Triggers: If you can, it may be worth getting a sleep study done, where they hook you up to some monitors and watch you sleep. Night terrors can be triggered by low blood sugar and also low oxygen levels. You can try having a small snack an hour or so before bed, and also try breathe right strips and see if those help at all. Good luck!

Question 5

can you die from night terrors?

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No.: Night terrors can be scary to parents, since they can be quite dramatic, but it is not harmful to the child.

Question 6

how can you control night terrors?

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Not Easy: Night terrors are related to the deepest stages of sleep and most commonly occur in the preschool and early elementary school age range. They tend to be age related and usually disappear over time. They are not usually treated with medication, but occasionally antidepressant medicines will provide some benefit. They are not consistently helpful. Night terrors present no long term health risk.

Question 7

what can be done for night terrors?

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It depends: There are medications that can be quite effective for helping treat sleep terrors. However, it is best to get evaluted by a qualified sleep specialist to determine the exact nature oof your problem.

Question 8

what causes night terrors in children?

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Poor sleep patterns: Night terrors/sleep walking and sleep talking are all forms of a sleep disturbance commonly linked to sleep deficits. A  short term (days) or long term period where the kid is not getting enough efficient sleep may set it off. Other factors can contribute to the process. Adding as little as a half hour of sleep/24hrs can sometimes decrease or end the events.

Question 9

how can you wake someone from night terror?

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You shouldn't: They will go away spontaneously and the person usually has no recollection of the event...They are acutally asleep.

Question 10

can i tell me how i can stop night terrors?

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Night terrors: There is some evidence that night terrors can result from being overtired, hence creating a bedtime schedule can help. Also, if chronic, waking you up around the time they may occur (first few hours of sleep) can also help. Medications are rarely needed, and one old remedy some still use is valium for short period of time.

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