sleepwalking?

[sms143]

I know I am not the only one that does it...
Lately I've been doing it a lot...like waking up at the kitchen table with my head down..and waking up on the couch..and waking up eating jello or something...My husband has caught me getting up from bed while asleep but he said he is not supposed to wake me and it creeps him out..but I can't help it,,,,

Is there anything that can be done? Is it worth it to go to a doctor?

 

[addictivepersona]

I sleep walk/talk when I'm incredibly stressed out. If I were you, I'd evaluate your stress levels and try to calm down a bit if you think that could be impacting it at all. :)

Also, it tends to help if another person tells me to go back to bed. If your husband sees you getting up while still asleep, have him calmly say something along the lines of, "Honey, you need to go back to bed."

 

[sms143]

I am not stressed really..and my husband tells me to go to bed and that doesnt work.

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

I read recently that thinking you shpuldn't wake a sleepwalker is a widely accepted myth.

Some people mistakenly believe that a sleepwalker should not be awakened. It is not dangerous to awaken a sleepwalker, although it is common for the person to be confused or disoriented for a short time when they wake up.
Another misconception is that a person cannot be injured while sleepwalking. Sleepwalkers are commonly injured when they trip and lose their balance.
Most people don't need any specific treatment for sleepwalking.
Safety measures may be needed to prevent injury. This may include moving objects such as electrical cords or furniture to reduce the chances of tripping and falling. You may need to block off stairways with a gate.
In some cases, short-acting tranquilizers have been helpful in reducing sleepwalking episodes.

Sourced from here.

 

[Samadhi]

it's strange that there is even a misconception that somnambulists can't hurt themselves. Do people think that when you're sleeping, you're surrounded by a forcefield? lol :D My husband has occasional episodes of somnambulism, one where he locked himself out of our house at 3am in the middle of winter wearing very little. Thankfully we hid a spare key outside, but it's made for an entertaining tale.

 

[mecaib]

Are you taking diphenhydramine or another anticholinergic compound before bedtime? Those can increase the incidence of sleepwalking. I one had a roommate who, after taking some DPH, broke into my room looking for the "Praying Mantis Queen." Pretty shocking, having her suddenly walk into my room like that...

 

[sms143]

Thanks everyone. But I take no meds at all. Maybe a occassional advil but thats it!

 

[Davidryan]

Well It is the matter of fact that I have not tried it yet but people have been successful by doing so . Moreover, Lot of my friends also have been doing it that is why i would also like to do so . In addition, I would be happy to get more information before doing it .