what kind of things can do they usually do. don't say 'anything' because that doesn't help
is it something to worry about if i'm living in a house with a sleep-walker? should i be worried for them?
2007-05-03 17:29:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
what out for them going to the bathroom in the hallways, walking out of the front/back doors,over eating, violence, possibly sexual activities, any number of things
"Anything" can pretty much cover it...there isn't anything special they do. Anything they can do while awake can be done in a state of half sleep, even conversations
all my brothers and sister sleep walked and no one ever did anything off the wall...we had to wash walls where the boys took aim but nothing too crazy. I had to take the sister out of the fridge and remove the chicken from her hand. My kids do it too occasionally...I just redirect gently and everything is ok. And I have been known to have coherent conversations that I know nothing about.
Ask this person what has happened to them in the past. Maybe nothing.... just sleep with your doors locked if you are really worried. Maybe a key lock deadbolt on the doors going outside. That's alot of effort, even for someone who is awake to open!
2007-05-03 17:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by emtalex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person could eat, go to the bathroom, get a drink and worse. I have heard cases where people will drive and everything. It might be a good idea to take some safety percautions around the house, such as making sure there is nothing to stumble into etc., perhaps it should be taken up with the doctor also. I use to do this when I had a lot on my mind. I did it in basic training while in service, I woke up one morning and I was inspecting my weapon in my sleep and going over drills that I was learning. I woke up at the position of attention. I think it was due to worrying about making it out of the training and focusing on it so hard and lack of sleep, because I was not use to getting up at 4:00 AM, so I think lack of sleep could contribute to it also. This could be very dangerous as one might fall down the stairs or walk out into the street and be struck by a car. No trying to scare you, but it could be fatal, so perhaps it should be taken up with the doc, and perhaps you could safety proof the house.
2007-05-04 00:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by 5-Stars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some will eat, and alot of the times eat things they shouldn't (like eat a stick of butter thinking it's something else, like a candy bar) Some will use the bathroom where there is no bathroom... I would say there is nothing to worry about really, if you find them sleep walking try to gently, let me stress gently get them back to bed. Don't get in their way and try to be forcefull, thats a good way to get pushed or knocked over, or even hit. Its not their fault, they are sleeping and have no idea that its you.
2007-05-04 00:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by Okino 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it depends on the person if there mean and abusevie mabe.. but if not dont worry they most likely eat..clean..things like that if you whant to be warned when there are up tie a bell to the wrist.. it works i live with a sleep walker..
2007-05-04 01:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by GirlProblems 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my friend has walked around with the US flag in her hand...
I have gotten up to turn on the lights in my living room.
It depends on the person. It has a wide range and it is very random.
2007-05-04 00:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
some people eat in their sleep
2007-05-04 00:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋