Bonnie has apparently awakened from a deep sleep.She is staring ahead and breathing quickly.When asked if she has had a bad dream,she does not answer but promptly lies back down and falls asleep.The next morning,she has no recollection of the experience.Bonnie experienced a

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Bonnie's experience is indicative of sleep terror, as she has awakened suddenly, is exhibiting symptoms of fear (breathing quickly, not responding), and has no recollection of the experience the next morning. Nightmares are different in that the individual typically wakes up feeling scared and can vividly recall the dream. Bedtime struggles and nighttime fears are not specific sleep disorders.

Bonnie Has Apparently Awakened from a Deep Sleep