Mysterious Phenomenon of Walking in Your Sleep!

What is sleepwalking, and what are some common characteristics of sleepwalking?

Sleepwalking :-

• Occurs when an individual engages in activities while not fully awake, commonly within the first few hours after falling asleep.

Some Characteristics are :-

Prevalence in Children:

• Common in children, with approximately 1 in 5 experiencing it at least once.

Sleepwalking Activities:

• During episodes, individuals may sit up, look around, walk, or engage in various activities, including complex tasks like driving in severe cases.

Eye Status and Recognition:

• While sleepwalking, individuals have open eyes but may struggle to recognize people or respond appropriately; however, they can interact with familiar objects.

Duration of Episodes:

• Typically lasts less than 10 minutes, though it can extend for a longer duration.

Post-Episode Behavior:

• After each episode, the person may wake up or go back to sleep.

Memory Recall:

• Individuals usually don't remember sleepwalking the next morning, or they may only recall parts of the episode.

Confusion upon Waking:

• If individuals wake up while sleepwalking, they may feel confused and have difficulty remembering the events during the episode.

Source:-https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleepwalking/ 

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