The story gives you all you need to understand about sleepwalking and why it is not as uncommon as it is considered to be. You cannot understand the actual state of sleepwalking if your beliefs are fed through zombie movies. It is more real than you think. People have all the wrong notions about sleepwalking, better known as somnambulism, resulting from stress or an irregular sleep cycle. Let us dispel some myths about the disorder and understand why people tend to sleepwalk. First, you need to understand that sleepwalkers are not maniacs or crazy people, as often portrayed in popular culture. In fact, it is a common condition in kids and adolescents. The kids could suffer from various reasons, some of which could be a change in the routine, tiredness, sickness, etc. Similarly, adults could equally face the same problem which could be triggered that prevents a healthy sleeping schedule. The reasons include disorders like sleep apnea, hyperthyroidism, stroke, head injury, migraine etc. It is also curious to note that sleepwalking could be an inherited trait in people. Children whose parents have faced this condition are much likely to develop somnambulism. However, it is considered a perfectly healthy part of a child's development, and most children tend to outgrow this condition when they grow up. Let's take a look at some common symptoms of sleepwalking. A sleepwalker would experience the condition after two hours of sleep when a person enters deep sleep or in the third stage of the REM cycle. However, contrary to common belief, a person won't always stroll around during sleepwalking. They could also exhibit symptoms like talking during sleep, crying or yelling, walking around, sitting up and opening their eyes, being in a state of trance, not responding to others, and forgetting the episode in the morning. Doctors believe that sleepwalking is not harmful if it is not triggered by any particular circumstances. You could be a little cautious and ensure that they don’t harm themselves or others. For example, you could remove all the sharp objects from the room that might injure someone. Also, gentle guide the person back to the bed if you see them walking around in sleep. A person could walk or even try to escape or run in sleep. It is also helpful to consult a specialist or your family doctor if you observe that a person has a violent episode during consistent sleepwalking. The specialist might refer you to a sleep study test that assesses your deepest fears or trauma at a subconscious level.
