A Sleepwalker's Curse

Learning about sleep disorder was very interesting. One sleep disorder, in particular, that I found the most intriguing was sleepwalking. Sleepwalking usually involves more than just walking during sleep; it is a series of complex behaviors that are carried out while sleeping, the most obvious of which is walking. Also, it is safe to note that waking up a sleep walker is not dangerous. You actually could cause more harm than to not wake the person. Here I have listed the causes, symptoms and treatment of sleepwalking.

Causes

• Sleep deprivation

• Stress

The Curse or Symptoms

• Sleeptalking

• Little or no memory of the event

• Difficulty arousing the sleepwalker during an episode

• Inappropriate behavior such as urinating in closets (more common in children)

• Screaming (when sleepwalking occurs in conjunction with sleep terrors)

• Violent attacks on the person trying to awaken the sleepwalker

Treatment

Can this sleepwalking curse be lifted? According to an article I found by the Nation Sleep Foundation, there is no specific  treatment for this disorder. The best thing for one to do is improve one's sleep hygiene. An apology goes out to those who sleepwalk, since there is not a steady treatment for now sleepwalking is your cross to bare.

http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-related-problems/sleepwalking

In conclusion to this blog, for those who are unfamiliar with sleep, I have posted a rather funny video to give you an idea what to expect from a sleepwalker. Well, being the video is hollywood based, it might a little exaggerated. Enjoy!