sleepwalking is a common habit
Hazards\
Sleepwalkers are more likely to endanger themselves than anyone else
When sleepwalkers are a danger to themselves or others (for example, when climbing up or down
steps or trying to use a potentially dangerous tool such as a stove or a knife), steering them
away from the danger and back to bed is advisable. It has even been reported that people have
died or were injured as a result of sleepwalking.Sleepwalking should not be confused with
psychosis.
how to deal with a sleepwaker???
Often the best way to deal with a sleepwalker safely is to direct the person back to the bed.
However, the person may continue getting up until he or she has accomplished the task that
prompted the sleepwalking in the first place[citation needed]. For instance, if a sleepwalker is
cleaning—a common sleepwalking activity—assisting in the cleaning may help to end the episode.
Telling the person, "It looks like you have cleaned it all up", can help him or her to feel as
though the "necessary" task has been accomplished[citation needed]. As sleepwalkers do not tend
to remember anything said or done while sleepwalking[citation needed], there is no need to worry
about embarrassment to anyone afterward.
Somnambulists are highly suggestible[citation needed]. Anything they hear or see may trigger
another behavior. Often something said by a person or even on a television will cause the
sleepwalker to engage in the activity mentioned, provided it is one to which he or she is
accustomed to hearing about or doing[citation needed]. If the sleepwalker is also talking, it may
be helpful to ask what he or she is trying to accomplish. One should ask very simple questions
that can be answered in short, simple replies. If asked a question that requires a long answer or
explanation, the sleepwalker is unlikely to respond coherently. Talking during sleepwalking
varies from person to person and may not always be useful in dealing with a sleepwalker[citation
needed]. Because sleepwalkers are unaware of their present surroundings, they may divulge
information that they would otherwise keep secret.
hope these information help ya ... I had that problem since i was a kid , my dad once told me
that he saw me walking down stairs ,aiming to go beyond the streets and surpass the guards of my
house but luckley my dad saw me and told me to go back to bed.....i really didnt know that i
sleepwalk,lol
see ya later
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