What is REM sleep disorder?

Are you having sleeping problems? Have you ever been hurt as a result of your partner punching or kicking you because of a bad dream that they are having? Do they scream or shout out foul language while they are sleeping? If yes then they may be suffering from what is called rem sleep behavior disorder. Rem sleep disorder can put a strain on even the best relationships because of the pain and suffering that can be inflicted by the person with the disorder and their sleeping problems. So what is rem sleep behavior disorder, in simple terms it is when someone sleeping acts out in real time what is happening in their dreams. There are different levels of sleep that will be explained a little later, but in you deepest sleep stage (rem sleep) the body is supposed to be in a paralyzed state. For those who suffer from sleeping problems like rem sleep behavior disorder there body is not paralyzed, but is able to move freely. With this sleeping problem in moments of a bad dream their bodies simulate the motions being demonstrated in the dream. More often then not the person sharing a bed with the sufferer of this disorder can be injured. While some may only have episodes two or three times in their lifetime, in some cases sufferers have had episodes as often as once a month. There are many physical and mental effects that are associated with rem sleep behavior disorder that will be explained later.