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Learn more about Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder
Content updated on Sep 16, 2022
What is rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder?
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior or dream-enacting behavior is a sleep disorder in which a person physically acts out vivid, often unpleasant dreams with, shouting/ talking, violent arm and leg movements during REM sleep. REM sleep is a unique phase of sleep i characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, low muscle tone and vivid dreams.
Symptoms of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder
Abnormal sleep behaviors happen just before waking up in the morning
Usually able to recall the events in my dreams
Abnormal sleep behaviors that happen together with nightmares
Uncontrollable movements that usually happen at night
Light sleeper or easily awoken
Sleep-talking loudly
Have performed violent actions while asleep
Questions your doctor may ask to check for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder
Do your abnormal sleep behaviors usually happen just before you wake up in the morning?
Are you usually able to recall the events in your dreams?
Do your abnormal sleep behaviors happen together with nightmares?
Do your uncontrollable movements usually happen at night?
Are you a light sleeper or easily awoken?
Treatment for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder
Treatment for REM sleep behavior disorder may include physical safeguards and medications to reduce symtoms. Physical safeguards padding the floor near the bed, removing dangerous objects from the bedroom, protecting bedroom windows, etc.
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan