Primary and Secondary Forms four essential features: Investigations Management Medications Mild and infrequent, use: More severe symptoms: Augmentation is when the symptoms of restless legs and periodic limb movements of sleep/wakefulness get worse after treatment—the symptoms may shift to an earlier time in the day, have greater intensity and involve…

characterized by Age Recommended sleep time (hours) Not recommended sleep time (hours) 18 to 25 years 7 to 9 less than 6 or more than 11 26 to 64 years 7 to 9 less than 6 or more than 10 older than 65 years 7 to 8 less than 5…

Disorder Symptoms and signs Most effective treatment Delayed sleep phase syndrome Late sleep onset and wake-up time Bright light therapy in the morninglow-dose melatonin in the evening Insomnia Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, daytime sleepiness with inability to nap, daytime impairment (e.g., difficulty with memory, concentration, attention; worry about sleep;…