forum Scared and sleepwalking

Started December 14, 2018 by @Timraijuiwifc

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So I sleepwalked for the first time last night and my mom was telling me about it It's weird to think about and I just want to know more about it and why it happened and how I can make it not happen anymore

Paraphrased from the NHS (UK) website:

• Sleepwalking is very rarely a sign of something serious. Get medical attention if it's happening very often, you may be at risk of injury, or if it runs your family alongside a related disorder

Some reasons for why people may sleepwalk:

• Not getting enough sleep
• Stress and anxiety
• Infection with a fever
• Certain types of medication, such as some sedatives
• Being startled by a sudden noise or touch, causing abrupt waking from deep sleep
• Waking up suddenly from deep sleep because you need to go to the toilet

Treatments for sleepwalking:
There's no specific treatment for sleepwalking, but it generally helps to try to get enough sleep and have a regular and relaxing routine before bedtime.

• Try to go to bed at a similar time each night
• Make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet when you go to sleep
• Limit drinks before bedtime, particularly those containing caffeine, and go to the toilet before going to sleep
• Find ways to relax before going to bed, such as having a warm bath, reading or deep breathing
  Medication is not usually used to treat sleepwalking.

In summary: It's likely not a problem since it's happened just this once. Bear in mind your sleep hygiene

sleep hygiene

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Sleep hygiene is stuff you can do to improve your quality of sleep. Things like not using screens/electronics before bed, not napping a lot during the day, avoiding stimulants (ie. caffeine) before bed, keeping your bed as a place to sleep and nothing else. Other stuff like that. Not really 100% sure how it ties into sleepwalking, but that's what it is.