Description
Sleep Terrors, also known as night terrors, are episodes of intense fear, screaming, and autonomic arousal that occur during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, usually in the first third of the night. The individual often sits up abruptly, appears terrified, may thrash or scream, and is difficult to awaken or console. Episodes are typically followed by amnesia for the event. Sleep terrors are more common in children but can persist or emerge in adulthood, often associated with stress, sleep deprivation, or other sleep disorders.