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     • One main trigger of sleepwalking is experiencing heightened or chronic stress. Some researchers have surmised that experiencing episodes of anxiety and anger throughout the day may increase the chances of sleepwalking in people who are prone to it.
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   Can stress cause sleepwalking?

   • Stress and anxiety are known to interfere with a good night’s rest. Some sleep scientists also think daytime stress can contribute to somnambulism. One study of 193 patients in a sleep clinic found that one of the main triggers of sleepwalking episodes was stressful events experienced during the day.

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   Why do people Sleepwalk a lot?

   • Sleep deprivation: People who sleepwalk are more likely to do it if they don’t get enough sleep. People with sleep deprivation are also able to do more complex tasks in their sleep. Other sleep disorders: Having another sleep disorder, like sleep apnea, may make sleepwalking more likely.

   Sleepwalking (Somnambulism): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Is sleepwalking a sleep disorder?

   • Sleepwalking is a common sleep disorder that causes a person to walk and do other activities while asleep and not fully conscious. Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, is a parasomnia—a sleep disorder characterized by unusual behaviors or perceptions during sleep.

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   Does sleep deprivation cause sleepwalking?

   • Sleep deprivation is one of the main triggers of sleepwalking in adults. Long periods of sleep deprivation (over 24 hours) can increase the likelihood of sleepwalking. Studies have shown that longer periods of sleep deprivation result in more complex activities during sleepwalking episodes.

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   Can obstructive sleep apnea cause sleepwalking?

   • Among other things, severe sleep apnea can lead to daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease. If you have severe obstructive sleep apnea, your likelihood of sleepwalking is higher than people with mild sleep apnea.

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   How common is sleepwalking?

   • Sleepwalking occurs in approximately 5% of children and teenagers ages 2-18, peaking between ages 8-12. It usually resolves on its own over time. Sleepwalking is much less common in adults. Episodes are triggered by factors like sleep deprivation, fever, anxiety, medications, and other sleep disorders.

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   The exact cause of sleepwalking is unknown, but it seems to run in families. You're more likely to sleepwalk if other members of your close family have or had sleepwalking behaviours or night terrors. The following things can trigger sleepwalking or make it worse: not getting enough sleep; stress and anxiety

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Many factors can lead to sleepwalking, including: Not getting enough sleep. Stress. Fever. Sleep schedule disruptions, travel or sleep interruptions. Sometimes underlying conditions that affect sleep can cause sleepwalking, such as: Sleep-disordered breathing — a group of disorders featuring unusual breathing patterns during sleep, such as ...

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   Jul 7, 2023 · Sleepwalking is a kind of parasomnia, or abnormal sleep behavior. A person who experiences sleepwalking is in an “in-between” state of sleep and waking. Most bouts of sleepwalking occur within the first few hours of falling asleep, and people who sleepwalk usually do not have any recollection of doing so.

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   Jul 21, 2020 · Stress and anxiety are known to interfere with a good night’s rest. Some sleep scientists also think daytime stress can contribute to somnambulism. One study of 193 patients in a sleep...

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   What causes sleepwalking? Most common triggers for sleepwalking are sleep deprivation, stress, alcohol and drugs, illness and certain medications. It can also be hereditary.

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   Mar 7, 2024 · In adults, sleepwalking is often a sign of an underlying issue—such as sleep deprivation, stress or anxiety, or an underlying condition. Medication is another possible cause.

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   Oct 13, 2023 · Make enough time for sleep and avoid sleep deprivation if possible. Avoid alcohol, caffeine or other things that might affect sleep quality. Manage your stress and anxiety. Get evaluated for common sleep disorders that might aggravate sleepwalking, like obstructive sleep apnea.