Shortly after falling asleep, five year old Casey wakes up suddenly, thrashing about and talking incoherently. Her mother races to her room and notices that she is breathing heavily and her heart is racing. Casey likely experienced a ____.

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Casey likely experienced a sleep terror, which is characterized by sudden awakening with physical activity and emotional distress. Unlike nightmares, individuals often do not recall the event. Symptoms such as heavy breathing and a racing heart are common during sleep terrors.

Shortly After Falling Asleep, Five Year Old Casey Wakes Up