Confusional Arousals
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Confusional arousals are a type of parasomnia that occur when someone partially wakes up from sleep and is confused or disoriented. They can include mumbling, vocalizations, and sometimes coherent speech.
US Cases: vary by age
World Cases: 800 milion
Sex Ratio: M/F
Age Onset: Ages 2-5
Brain Area: contradictory arousal of sleep
Symptoms: confusion, disorientation
Progression: unknown
Therapies: Cognitive behavior therapy
Medications: anti-anxiety medications
YouTube Video: Waking up Confused?
Support Groups:
American Academy of Sleep Medicine aasm.org (Extensive lists of aids are on their website.)