Sleep Walking
This is a topic I inadvertently forgot to include in this book. It is a serious omission, considering my scientific interest on sleep.
Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is a sleep disorder where people get up and move around while still asleep. It typically occurs during deep sleep, often within the first few hours of falling asleep. While it often involves walking, it can also include other actions like talking, opening doors, or even more complex behaviours. It's common in childhood, with many children outgrowing it, but it can persist into adulthood for some.
Sleepwalking, is when people get up and walk around while asleep. It is more common in children than adults. Children usually outgrow sleepwalking by the teen years. Sleepwalking that happens once in a while often is not a serious problem and does not need treatment. But sleepwalking that happens a lot may suggest an underlying sleep disorder.
This one of my favourite topics while working in United Kingdom. It was very difficult for me convince the British parents and they thought this guy who comes from India (they did not know I was from Ceylon) knows anything about their kids problem.
This is a topic I inadvertently forgot to include in this book. It is a serious omission, considering my scientific interest on sleep.
Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is a sleep disorder where people get up and move around while still asleep. It typically occurs during deep sleep, often within the first few hours of falling asleep. While it often involves walking, it can also include other actions like talking, opening doors, or even more complex behaviours. It's common in childhood, with many children outgrowing it, but it can persist into adulthood for some.
Sleepwalking, is when people get up and walk around while asleep. It is more common in children than adults. Children usually outgrow sleepwalking by the teen years. Sleepwalking that happens once in a while often is not a serious problem and does not need treatment. But sleepwalking that happens a lot may suggest an underlying sleep disorder.
This one of my favourite topics while working in United Kingdom. It was very difficult for me convince the British parents and they thought this guy who comes from India (they did not know I was from Ceylon) knows anything about their kids problem.
I gave up and let British guys sort this. Besides, it takes awful lot of time from me from more urgent clinical problems that include subtle viral infections and impending shock which was killer even in UK.
Sleepwalking usually occurs early in the night — often 1 to 2 hours after falling asleep. It isn't likely to happen during naps, but it is possible. A bout of sleepwalking can occur rarely or often. A bout generally lasts several minutes, but it can last longer.
Symptoms include;
Get out of bed and walk around,
Sit up in bed and open their eyes,
Have a glazed, glassy-eyed expression,
Not respond or talk to others,
Be hard to wake up,
Be confused for a short time after waking up,
Not remember in the morning that they sleepwalked,
Have problems functioning during the day because of disturbed sleep.
Screaming and tantrums may accompany.
Sometimes, the individual, perform routine activities, such as getting dressed, talking or eating.
Leave the house,
Drive a car,
Take part in unusual behaviour,
Get injured, such as by falling down the stairs or jumping out a window,
Become violent while briefly confused.
By the way, this chapter has more to than that. I have never sleep walked in my life and has no real understanding of it to the individual, except preventing harm during such episodes.
I have one of my recent dreams.
Sleepwalking usually occurs early in the night — often 1 to 2 hours after falling asleep. It isn't likely to happen during naps, but it is possible. A bout of sleepwalking can occur rarely or often. A bout generally lasts several minutes, but it can last longer.
Symptoms include;
Get out of bed and walk around,
Sit up in bed and open their eyes,
Have a glazed, glassy-eyed expression,
Not respond or talk to others,
Be hard to wake up,
Be confused for a short time after waking up,
Not remember in the morning that they sleepwalked,
Have problems functioning during the day because of disturbed sleep.
Screaming and tantrums may accompany.
Sometimes, the individual, perform routine activities, such as getting dressed, talking or eating.
Leave the house,
Drive a car,
Take part in unusual behaviour,
Get injured, such as by falling down the stairs or jumping out a window,
Become violent while briefly confused.
By the way, this chapter has more to than that. I have never sleep walked in my life and has no real understanding of it to the individual, except preventing harm during such episodes.
I have one of my recent dreams.
It is related to my walking habits when awake.
One is already dished out.
One has to read my book "Sleep, Dreams and Biorhythms" to get the feel of it.
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