sleepsleepwalk It can happen to anyone, but you may not know that. What are some reasons you might not expect? Why do people sleepwalk? or sleepwalking Do not shake the alarm to wake up immediately.
sleep cycle
Ajarn Dao, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naruecha Jirakanlasan, a sleep medicine specialist of the Sleep Medicine Center Chulalongkorn Hospital gave an interview through Doctor Ping’s Single Being PODCAST program, Dr. Thidakan Rujipatanakul or Mor Ping, a specialist in skin and anti-aging medicine. Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital states that our sleep cycle is divided into 4 levels:
- Range N1 shallow sleep It takes regarding 5% of the entire sleep cycle.
- Range N2 deeper sleep It takes regarding 50-60% of the entire sleep cycle.
- N3 phase, deep sleep It takes regarding 20-25% of the entire sleep cycle. It is during the growth hormone secretion. Help in the growth of children.
- Range N4 or REM Sleep is the sleep phase with eye twitching Also known as the “dream sleep” phase, it takes regarding 20-25% of the entire sleep cycle. Each phase of REM Sleep lasts regarding 90-120 minutes and repeats regarding 5-7 times.
Why do we “sleep”?
Sleepwalking is actually very common in childhood. Or early adulthood or adolescence, because it is the age period that takes a long time in deep sleep, or N3, sleepwalking is incomplete awakening. Means during our deep sleep and then we have to wake up. But we still haven’t fully woken up. half awake and half asleep to show different behaviors
sleepwalking symptoms They range from talking sleepwalking, walking sleepwalking, eating sleepwalking, etc.
when entering adulthood or when we grow up During the deep sleep period or N3 period will gradually shorten, causing sleepwalking symptoms gradually. disappears on its own as well
However, sleepwalking does not occur during deep sleep or N3 alone. But it can occur during dream sleep or REM Sleep as well. It is another form of sleepwalking. which is an unusual pattern May be associated with neurological diseases such as sleepwalking in patients with Parkinson’s disease. It must be properly diagnosed and treated.
Why sleep “sleep” should not be woken up immediately
What should not be done is to wake up Shake the sleepwalker to wake up immediately. because the person who awakened may be harmed and those who sleepwalk don’t remember hurting people. or what have you done So the best thing to do is to slowly go in to support or lead him back to bed without trying to wake him up.
What kind of sleepwalking is dangerous?
Sleepwalking generally resolves on its own as you get older. and may not have any severe symptoms but in some cases it is a sleepwalk Then risk the danger of falling from a height until death. It might happen as well. This may be caused by less rest in the group of children traveling to distant provinces. Or even in foreign news, there have been incidents of sleepwalking that drove others to murder. and was shocked when he saw himself with his hands stained with blood Until finally, he went for a physical examination and found that he had sleep disorders and was sleepwalking until he might actually do anything without realizing it. including in some people who have sleepwalking eat edible food or eat something other than food (Inedible things) or even sleepwalking to cook for yourself. which is quite dangerous
However, sleepwalking and eating are not yet called dangerous sleepwalking. Because it is sleepwalking that occurs during deep sleep or N3, it takes understanding and help from family members to take care of the safety of the sleepwalker. when he grows up sleepwalking will disappear by itself But for the so-called “abnormal” sleepwalking, you should see a doctor immediately. Rem sleep is a sleepwalking disorder in which the sleepwalker remembers the events of the sleepwalking, but is half a memory of a nightmare. Screams, yelling, throwing limbs and punches often occurred in the second half of the night. and no history of childhood sleepwalking. It usually occurs around the age of 50 and is more common in men than women. It may be sleepwalking related to neurological disease.
Therefore, it is considered that sleepwalking may not be a fun thing in some cases, and if someone who has frequent sleepwalking should not be ignored It is better to have a physical examination at the hospital.
How to prevent sleepwalking
- get enough sleep This is because sleepwalking mostly occurs in people with poor sleep quality. not sleeping enough poor sleep drink alcohol before bed not going to bed on time, etc.
- For those who sleepwalk is to go to bed on time. Sleepwalking on time can help prevent sleepwalking by waking him up a few minutes before he starts sleepwalking. It can help him not to have sleepwalking at the same time.
- Who often sleeps should sleep with the door locked Avoid sharp objects in the bedroom. or if there are many symptoms May have to sleep on a mattress on the floor. instead of sleeping on a high bed
- If the symptoms are severe Your doctor may consider giving you some sleeping pills. to reduce awakening during sleep
