The reason why some people talk in their sleep is revealed! Should we wake them up?!

2024-09-15 23:38:31 / JETË ALFA PRESS

The reason why some people talk in their sleep is revealed! Should we wake them
Sleep disorders are becoming more and more common nowadays. Daily lifestyle and stress greatly affect the way we sleep. The medical term for disorders that occur during sleep is called parasomnia. The Alaska Sleep Clinic says behaviors like sleepwalking, sleep talking, teeth grinding, nightmares, night terrors are common parasomnias.

According to Michael Nadorff, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Mississippi State University, there are two main categories of parasomnias: REM and non-REM. Nadorff explains that nightmares occur during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, while the body is immobilized. However, sleepwalking, sleep talking, and teeth grinding are all non-REM parasomnias that can occur during slow-wave sleep.

Why do we talk in our sleep?

Dr. Nadorff says this behavior is most commonly seen when people are sleep deprived or have fallen outside their normal sleep routine. Sleep talking is much more common in children. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, sleep talking occurs in half of children, but only about 5 percent of adults.

How to stop talking in your sleep?

Dr. Nadorff says the first and most important step to stopping sleep talking is to have a regular sleep schedule. Going to bed at the same time every night and waking up at the same time every morning can help with many parasomnias, including sleep talking.

Need to wake up someone who is talking in their sleep?

Waking someone from sleep may be easy, but waking someone from deep, slow sleep can be difficult. Individuals who wake up from this type of sleep can be very disoriented and tired, so doctors recommend letting sleep-talkers sleep when possible.

Do the things people say in their sleep make sense?

The things people say in their sleep are often nonsensical, but even if someone can form a complete sentence in their deep sleep, Dr. Nadorff says you probably shouldn't think too much about what they're saying.

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