What is REM sleep behavior disorder?
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a parasomnia. A parasomnia involves undesired events that happen while sleeping. RBD occurs when you act out vivid dreams as you sleep. These dreams are often filled with action. They may even be violent. Episodes tend to get worse over time.
How do members experience REM sleep behavior disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with REM sleep behavior disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for REM sleep behavior disorder*
*Data from patients with REM sleep behavior disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with REM sleep behavior disorder*
*Data from patients with REM sleep behavior disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has REM sleep behavior disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 9 | |
| 30s | 23 | |
| 40s | 48 | |
| 50s | 52 | |
| 60s | 89 | |
| 70+ | 74 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 143 | |
| Female | 151 |