Can you cause a heart attack or something else if you wake up someone while they're sleep talking?

Question

Since a sleep talking person is in such a deep sleep, is it a true that waking them up can startle them and potentially (albeit rarely) cause a heart attack or put them in shock? Is this true and is considered unsafe to wake someone up when they're sleep talking? Thanks!

Answer 1

nope.

that's just a myth.

Answer 2

No, as zippy said, this is nothing more than a myth. it's completely safe to wake someone while they are sleep walking/talking, especially if they are endangering themselves. they probably wont be too happy though.

Answer 3

no...it might startle them though....its just a story