ALL ABOUT NIGHT TERRORS: Signs, Symptoms, & More!

CONTACT ME HERE: Patreon:   / polarwarriors   FROM THE VIDEO: "Ever since I was a little child, I've experienced what's called “night terrors.” I'd often wake up screaming, soaked in sweat, and extremely disoriented. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, only about 6.5% of kids and 2.2% of adults have night terrors – however – for those of us with a mood disorder like Bipolar, it's quite a bit more common." DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NIGHTMARES AND NIGHT-TERRORS: (1). A good place to start will be the differences between a nightmare and a night terror. It's like comparing a sneeze to an asthma attack. The first main difference is that nightmares occur during REM sleep – usually later at night or early in the morning when the brain reaches that state. Night terrors, on the other hand, typically happen earlier – during non-REM sleep. (2). The second difference is the ability to recall the dream. Someone having a nightmare will wake up with a rather clear memory of the bad dream. Someone having a night terror might not even remember that it happened in the morning. I personally have this tiny window of about a minute when I wake up where can remember pieces of the dream. If my partner asks me what the dream was about, it's just gone. This used to drive me nuts until I realized it was a normal part of night terrors. (3). The third difference has to do with age demographic... Anyone can have night terrors, but they are way more common in kids between the ages of four to eight. Most of the time they will stop on their own as the child gets older. Nightmares on the other had can affect any age indiscriminately. (4). The last difference I'll cover has to do with awareness. When I was a kid, I'd wake up from a night terror screaming and not even be aware that my mom was there trying to comfort me. I could have my eyes wide open, but not remember anything about it in the morning. With a nightmare, I'm a lot more aware of what's going on... I might consciously seek out one of my parents to comfort my fears. -My channel is completely dedicated to helping individuals, families, and friends who struggle with, or know someone living with Bipolar Disorder. My goal is to provide actual tools, tips, and discuss topics that can potentially help “Polar Warriors” grow to live a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life. -Rob Whittaker, Polar Warriors: Bipolar Support HELPFUL LINKS & ADDITIONAL CONTENT: *PW Website: https://polarwarriors.com/ *FACEBOOK:   / polarwarriors   *BECOME A PATRON:   / polarwarriors