Hannah is 6 years old. She has recently been having episodes while sleeping in which she awakens abruptly with intense feelings of
panic and fear. It usually begins with a frightened scream and is followed up by elevated heart rate, increased sweating, and rapid
breathing. During the incidents, she is often very disoriented and cannot recall any frightening dreams that caused her to awaken.
Hannah would most likely be diagnosed with:
Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder, Irregular Sleep-Wake Type
Restless Legs Syndrome
Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorder, Sleep Terror type
Nightmare Disorder