Sleepwalking occurs when you get up from bed and walk around even though you are still asleep.  Which of the following statements about sleepwalking is FALSE?

1. It can be very hard to wake you up when you are sleepwalking.
2. Most of the time you will remember the details of a sleepwalking episode.
3. You are more likely to sleepwalk if you have a parent who was a sleepwalker.
4. Your eyes tend to be open and have a confused, “glassy” look to them while sleepwalking.

Look for the correct answer on Monday.  Go to the Sleep Disorders section of sleepeducation.com if you want to find the answer on your own.

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CORRECT ANSWER:  B. Most of the time you will remember the details of a sleepwalking episode.

This statement is false.  When you wake up from sleepwalking, you can be very confused. This is because you normally have no memory of the event. Adults sometimes recall bits and pieces of what took place. Less often, they will have a very clear memory of all that happened.  The main risk is injury to self, the bed partner, or others in the same home. It can also disrupt the bed partner’s sleep.

Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults.  It is a fairly normal part of a child’s early sleep patterns.  Most people do not need to seek medical treatment for sleepwalking.  Parents should simply keep a close watch on their child. An adult who continues or begins to sleepwalk is at a greater risk of injury. In this case, it would be a good idea to seek a doctor’s advice. 

Read more about sleepwalking in the Sleep Disorders section of sleepeducation.com.

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