Sleep Idiopathic Hypersomnia
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and difficulty waking up. It’s a chronic condition that can make it hard to function during the day.
US Cases: 86,000
World Cases: 848,000
Sex Ratio: M+/F
Age Onset: Age 20
Brain Area: medial prefrontal cortex
Symptoms: day time sleepy, hard wake-up
Progression: obesity, diabetes, cardiovascul AR
Therapies: cognitive behavior therapy
Medications: SonatA, Ambien, Intermezzo
YouTube Video: Your Fantastic Mind: Sleeping Beauty Syndrome
Amazon or Library book: Slept Away (Hypersomnia Poems)
Support Groups:
sleepassociation.org; AmericanSleep Association