OVERVIEW: Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism or noctambulism, is a phenomenon of combined sleep and wakefulness. It is classified as a sleep disorder belonging to the parasomnia family. It occurs during the slow-wave sleep stage, in a state of low consciousness, with the performance of activities that are usually performed during a state of full consciousness. 

CAUSES:

• Fatigue or lack of sleep
• Irregular sleeping habits
• Stress or anxiety
• Being in a different sleep environment
• Illness or fever
• Certain medications

• Family history of sleepwalking

SYMPTOMS:

• Sitting up in bed and repeating motions
• Getting up and walking around the house
• Talking or mumbling during sleep
• Not responding when spoken to
• Making clumsy movements
• Urinating in inappropriate places
• Performing routine or repetitive behaviors

TREATMENT: There have been no clinical trials to show that any psychological or pharmacological intervention is effective in preventing sleepwalking episodes. Despite this, a wide range of treatments has been used with sleepwalkers. Here we provide some products without any side effects.

Sleep Walking Treatment Products