Sleep terrors usually occur only once a night, during stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep. They are often accompanied by these physical signs:
1. intense stress.
2. sexual arousal.
3. physical strength.
4. intense motor activity.
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Sleep terrors are often accompanied by the physical signs of intense stress, such as increased heart rate, respirations, and muscle tone.
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