Many people have trouble sleeping now and then. But if you experience any of the following, you may have a sleep disorder.

• Loud snoring
• Irregular breathing patterns, pauses in breathing or choking while asleep
• Sleepwalking, sleep talking or other unusual behaviors
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Restlessness at night
• Sleepiness or reduced ability to perform daytime activities
• Decreased sexual drive
• DepressionIf you think you may have a sleep disorder, your first step is to undergo an evaluation and diagnosis. For this, your primary care physician will refer you to one of our specialists.

Conditions We Treat
There are more than 80 officially documented sleep disorders. While most occur infrequently, some of the more common sleep disorders include: Insomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Narcolepsy.

Treatments We Offer
Treatment of the above may include but is not necessarily limited to medication, behavioral therapies, oral appliances and Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Mask.

A.W.A.K.E. is a mutual-help support group for persons affected by sleep apnea.