Is it true that it is dangerous to wake up a sleep walker, if so why?!
Question: Is it true that it is dangerous to wake up a sleep walker, if so why.?
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Sleep walking occurs during REM Rapid Eye Movement stage of sleep normally the body will produce a chemical which inhibits the body from moving and "acting out" the dream. Sleepwalkers will sometimes not produce this chemical or not enough to keep them still. The name of the chemical produced escapes me at the moment.
I have slept walked since I was little and it continues to this day ( I am 22) I usually sleep walk around 2-3 times a week or more depending on what kind of stress I am under and if I am getting the proper amount of sleep.
I have done a lot of research about sleepwalking but unfortunately not much or not as much as I would like is known. Some people with sleepwalking habits that are dangerous such as running almost purposely into walls will take medication to tranquilize their bodies.
When I was younger I would take this and it almost seemed to make it worse, I became a "violent" sleepwalker and thought that everyone was trying to steal my cat and would defend this imaginary cat with my life. Now I am not so much a violent sleepwalker more of an irritated sleepwalker and I am even more manageable if my husband simply agrees with whatever I say and I will soon go back to bed or wake up and wonder why I am in the bathroom looking for something.
I do not think it is a good idea to touch or try to wake a sleep walker since they may become very confused and disoriented and with that may become violent.
If you have a sleepwalker in your house I would recommend simply telling them you will take care of everything for them, agree, agree, agree and then tell them to go back to bed. Most sleepwalkers have "urgent" business that needs to be taken care of so telling them you have it all under control and will take care of everything will ease their mind of whatever stress they are under and will hopefully be enough to convince them to go back to bed. If this is not the case make sure they do not hurt themselves and if possible lock the doors so they cannot go outside, a locked door will usually deter a sleepwalker. If you have guns in the house keep the ammo and gun separate and do not tell them where you put either of them (if possible) Other than that enjoy the show! :) Health Question & Answer
I have slept walked since I was little and it continues to this day ( I am 22) I usually sleep walk around 2-3 times a week or more depending on what kind of stress I am under and if I am getting the proper amount of sleep.
I have done a lot of research about sleepwalking but unfortunately not much or not as much as I would like is known. Some people with sleepwalking habits that are dangerous such as running almost purposely into walls will take medication to tranquilize their bodies.
When I was younger I would take this and it almost seemed to make it worse, I became a "violent" sleepwalker and thought that everyone was trying to steal my cat and would defend this imaginary cat with my life. Now I am not so much a violent sleepwalker more of an irritated sleepwalker and I am even more manageable if my husband simply agrees with whatever I say and I will soon go back to bed or wake up and wonder why I am in the bathroom looking for something.
I do not think it is a good idea to touch or try to wake a sleep walker since they may become very confused and disoriented and with that may become violent.
If you have a sleepwalker in your house I would recommend simply telling them you will take care of everything for them, agree, agree, agree and then tell them to go back to bed. Most sleepwalkers have "urgent" business that needs to be taken care of so telling them you have it all under control and will take care of everything will ease their mind of whatever stress they are under and will hopefully be enough to convince them to go back to bed. If this is not the case make sure they do not hurt themselves and if possible lock the doors so they cannot go outside, a locked door will usually deter a sleepwalker. If you have guns in the house keep the ammo and gun separate and do not tell them where you put either of them (if possible) Other than that enjoy the show! :) Health Question & Answer
Yes it is true, though some think it is a myth. Sleepwalkers are hard to awaken. When you use enough energy to wake them, they may react as though it is a violent situation...they will be disoriented and may cause harm to themselves (by flailing out) or you. It's best to gently lead them back to bed. I hope this answers your question.
Have a good night (hopefully without walking in your sleep). :) Health Question & Answer
Have a good night (hopefully without walking in your sleep). :) Health Question & Answer
yes it is dangerous because they will be stunned when u wake them and they will try to hurt u, most of the time... the reason for sleep walking is because they are scared of something or they watched a scary movie or a monster, so maybe if u wake them... they will think u are a monster etc... and try to hurt u
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As a chronic sleep walker myself, I can attest:
Trying to forcefully wake a sleepwalker can send the person into a panic or something similar. The best thing to do is to just take their hand, lead them back to bed and have them nod off again.Health Question & Answer
Trying to forcefully wake a sleepwalker can send the person into a panic or something similar. The best thing to do is to just take their hand, lead them back to bed and have them nod off again.Health Question & Answer
yes because you can wander out outsside without even knowing it
one time my dad locked himself out of the house and he had to ring the doorbell and wake everybody up to get in
also people may fall down stairs or hurt themselves Health Question & Answer
one time my dad locked himself out of the house and he had to ring the doorbell and wake everybody up to get in
also people may fall down stairs or hurt themselves Health Question & Answer
The only thing I've read about that (psychology major) is that they get scared and confused because they don't know where they are. Sleep walking usually goes away at around mid-twenties. Health Question & Answer
Yes if yo uwake up a sleep walker it is highly possible that they may become extremely violent and assassinate uuuuuuuHealth Question & Answer
It is because they can get violent.
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A sleepwalker is in deep sleep and usually can't be woken up anyway.Health Question & Answer
Yes,you could scare them. Gently walk them back to bed and help settle them in.Health Question & Answer
Yes. You could seriously scare them or send their heart racing. Almost like a heart attck.Health Question & Answer
Yes, because they coould become violent.Health Question & Answer
nope -just be gentle.Health Question & Answer
yeah
because u could put them in a state of shock or something like thatHealth Question & Answer
because u could put them in a state of shock or something like thatHealth Question & Answer