Symptom 10: Sleep Disturbances – The Unsettled Slumber
In the throes of ganglioglioma, many individuals face significant sleep disturbances. Insomnia is a common issue, where falling asleep becomes a nightly struggle. As they toss and turn, seeking a comfortable position or a calm mind, the quiet ticking of the clock only amplifies their restlessness. This inability to fall asleep could extend into the early morning hours, leaving them with just a few precious moments of rest.
Contrarily, hypersomnia might take the reins, leading to an overwhelming need for sleep, often at inappropriate times. Despite sleeping for extended periods, they may feel an enduring sense of fatigue, like a dense fog that refuses to lift. The lure of a nap can interrupt their daily activities, turning the simplest tasks into arduous trials.
Adding to this, nightmares and vivid dreams can become frequent visitors during the scant hours of rest they manage to grab. The fear and anxiety generated by such dreams can linger long after they wake up, coloring their days with the remnants of their nocturnal distress. The apprehension about experiencing another nightmare could result in the avoidance of sleep altogether, deepening their sleep deprivation.
To top it off, the sleep-wake cycle, a finely-tuned biological clock, might go haywire. Their waking hours become shrouded in sleepiness, while the nights are punctuated with periods of wide-awake restlessness. This disjointed rhythm throws off their regular routines, leaving them in a perpetual state of imbalance. (10)
