Sleepwalking

[Jman35]

I couldn't find anywhere else to put this, but here we go.

I have a major problem with sleepwalking. It only happens once in a while, but I wake up in new places wondering wtf happened.

Just this morning, I wake up by my door, my computer off (was on), pepsi next to me and my drum sticks in my hand. I have no clue what I did last night.

About a month ago, my parents watched me walk through my kitchen and fall down and start dumping ice on the floor.

I don't know what's going on, how to stop it, or even how to remember what happened.

The only time I have been able to tell what happened, is when on few occasions, I've dreamed what I did, like last night I dreamed about all that shit I stated above.

I'm worried eventually I might do something serious, like hurt my dog, my brother, mom, etc, or even myself. :eek:

[INFERNO]

With sleepwalking, one does not tend to remember what happened, so that amnesia for that time isn't unusual. One tends to have more alertness, however, the events don't seem to register in the memory for numerous people who sleepwalk.

As for the worry, although it has happened in the past for other people, it's unlikely you'll harm your dog or parents severely. For your dog, it'd bark and wake others up or at least get away from you much faster than you'll be able to follow it. It has been documented before that people have murdered others, it is very rare. Is it possible that you will? Sure it is. Is it possible that you'll go into outer space and kick a fellow astronaut in the nuts 50 times? Sure it is. So although anything is possible, it's not something I'd worry about. If it bothers you immensely, then do something to lock your door at night, and before bed, remove all sharp objects and common weapon-like items from your room. That way, the chances of harming yourself is decreased because there's less to harm yourself with. Locking the door prevents you from harming the family. Figure out some sort of lock that either someone in the family opens up in the morning or you open it from the inside but make it something complicated enough that you'll have far too much trouble to open whilst sleepwalking but will be able to while fully awake.

[Ella]

I used to sleep walk alot, at one point I managed to somehow cut my head open- and still not wake up! OK that's just going to worry you but that was when i was very young and sharp edges were at head height. I grew out of it though a couple of years ago, and I havent since. I dont know how old you are his might still happen to you I guess. As for now, I agree, take away sharp objects and so forth, but its against basic human survival instinct to harm yourslef unconsciously, I doubt it will happen unless accidentaly (like me).

I dont know if this will help but maybe see a docotr or something?
Hope this helps.
x

[wolfman775]

I once sleep walked into the living room when I was like five and peed on my TV like a dog (i.e. I lifted one leg!) I dont remember anything but everybody else does.

[jckkeith]

A lot of people suffer from this. I saw a show that said it is actually hereditary and is passed down from generation to generation. There is a part in your brain that blocks the connection from your brain to the rest of your body so that what you are dreaming in your head goes un-noticed by the rest of your body. In people who sleep walk, that blocker doesn't work. There are some things you can do to help, but not a whole lot to completely stop it. Try to find out if there is any sort of trigger. They say that experiencing trauma can trigger sleep walking. The only way to help in that situation is to deal with the initial trauma. Maybe with a psychiatrist or counselor. Other triggers could be having animals sleeping in the room with you, noise, or a restless partner in the bed next to you. Trying to eliminate or reduce some of those can help. Things that elevate blood pressure and cause excitement should be removed or reduced from your diet. That would be things like caffiene and excessive amounts of sugar. They will keep your brain going all night. Do whatever you can to relax well before bed time. Do not stress about things or try to work on something right before bed. Otherwise, it will make you restless.
There are some medications which are being given to people with sleep walking problems. It is effective for some, but not all. There is also a medical procedure which involves something along the lines of electrical stimulation in the brain. Also works for some, but not all.

[MacMilker]

Is it possible that you'll go into outer space and kick a fellow astronaut in the nuts 50 times? Sure it is.

haha of course :D :yeah:

just say every night before you go to bed, I'm not going to sleepwalk.