What Causes Sleepwalking In Adults- 8 Questions Answered

I am a 45 year old working lady. Since last 2 months my family has noticed me walking during sleep. So wanted to know what are the causes of sleepwalking?, is there a treatment for this or will it always stay with me? If curable, then what are the treatment options for this?

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Dr. Supriya Hegde (Aroor) Psychiatrist | Mangalore

It is unusual for sleep walking to start at this age. It could be due to neurological conditions, alcohol dependence or recent stress. Get yourself examined by a psychiatrist ... Read More

My wife is 34 years old and has been recently noticed by me and my family members sleepwalking and talking. How do we stop sleepwalking and talking? What are the best solutions for the same? Are there any home remedies that would help? I am really worried about this. please help.

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Mr. Goggi Srikanth Psychotherapist | Hyderabad

Dear concerned, Detailed psychological evaluation is needed and clinical hypnotherapy is of great help . You might consult me online or in person. ... Read More

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I am a 47 year old man and I have been experiencing palpitations without any reasons for the past one week. I am constantly restless and my BP spikes every time I think about something. I don’t understand the phenomenon. I would like to know what causes restlessness in adults. I am constantly worried about something or the other these days. Someone

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician | Bangalore

There isn't sufficient information to reach a specific diagnosis. I would advise you to visit the ER or general medicine so that you can be evaluated physically and undergo the necessary investigation ... Read More

I am a 50 year old man diagnosed with sleepwalking last week after having symptoms for the last two months. What is the treatment for sleep walking? Is there a permanent solution for the same or this problem stays life long? Are there any side effects of the treatment?

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Dr. Supriya Hegde (Aroor) Psychiatrist | Mangalore

It is unusual for sleep walking to start at your age. It can happen like this in neurological conditions, alcohol dependence or significant stress. Consult a psychiatrist asap ... Read More

I have been found sleepwalking crying .. trying to escape the house I don't even remember a thing in the morning .. when someone reminds me my head pains badly ! It just doesn't stop .. I can't sleep at nights

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Ms. Anupama Maruvada Counselling Psychologist | Bangalore

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Please consult a psychiatrist and/or psychologist /Behavior therapist They can do assessment and suggest the treatment ... Read More

I am a son of 50 year old male. My father has developed this problem of sleepwalking since the last one month. Initially it was once a while, but now it happens almost every night. What is the treatment for sleep walking? Does he need to take any medications for the same?

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Ms. Ankita Gupta Psychotherapist | Ahmedabad

Consult a neurologist. If your father doesnt want to consult. You can go alone first. ... Read More

I am a mother of a 9 year old boy. I have been noticing him sleep walking since last 15 days on an irregular basis and not daily. So wanted to know is sleepwalking normal in children? Should we consult a doctor for the same? Does this problem keep increasing with age?

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Ms. Shobha Bantula Clinical Psychologist | Hyderabad

It is normal, unless accompanied by severe behavioural change ... Read More

I sometimes wake up at night and start talking in a different language which no one knows sometimes I even sleepwalk I don't do any significant physical acitivoty in the day except for half an hour of morning walk I play video game daily for 1 hr can it be due to this ?

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal General Physician | Lucknow

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Consultation with a psychiatrist is advisable ... Read More

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What causes sleepwalking in adults

I am a 45 year old working lady. Since last 2 months my family has noticed me walking during sleep. So wanted to know what are the causes of sleepwalking?, is there a treatment for this or will it always stay with me? If curable, then what are the treatment options for this?

My wife is 34 years old and has been recently noticed by me and my family members sleepwalking and talking. How do we stop sleepwalking and talking? What are the best solutions for the same? Are there any home remedies that would help? I am really worried about this. please help.

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I am a 50 year old man diagnosed with sleepwalking last week after having symptoms for the last two months. What is the treatment for sleep walking? Is there a permanent solution for the same or this problem stays life long? Are there any side effects of the treatment?

I have been found sleepwalking crying .. trying to escape the house I don't even remember a thing in the morning .. when someone reminds me my head pains badly ! It just doesn't stop .. I can't sleep at nights

I am a son of 50 year old male. My father has developed this problem of sleepwalking since the last one month. Initially it was once a while, but now it happens almost every night. What is the treatment for sleep walking? Does he need to take any medications for the same?

I am a mother of a 9 year old boy. I have been noticing him sleep walking since last 15 days on an irregular basis and not daily. So wanted to know is sleepwalking normal in children? Should we consult a doctor for the same? Does this problem keep increasing with age?

I sometimes wake up at night and start talking in a different language which no one knows sometimes I even sleepwalk I don't do any significant physical acitivoty in the day except for half an hour of morning walk I play video game daily for 1 hr can it be due to this ?

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