In the primary repression phase, 'it is highly probable that the immediate precipitating causes of primal repressions are quantitative factors such as...the earliest outbreaks of anxiety, which are of a very intense kind'.
1 A neurologist treats brain and nervous system disorders that may contribute to sleep problems.  An otolaryngologist treats ear, nose, and throat conditions. This doctor may evaluate snoring and other breathing problems associated with sleep disorders.
There may be less stress involved in being a sleep medicine specialist as opposed to other specialties, such as surgery or emergency medicine. Because of the wide variety of sleep disorders and complexity of the conditions, the field can be very interesting.dditionally, patients with nightmares, REM sleep disorders and sleepwalking may also be treated by a sleep medicine specialist. After identifying the specific sleep disorder, the specialist uses different methods to treat the condition.