Sleepwalking, somnambulism or sleepwalking is a type of sleep disorder in which a sleeping person can get out of bed, perform targeted actions at first glance, even speak. Sleepwalking sufferers need help, if only because sleeping is fraught with injuries
If a child is walking in a dream, this is not so scary, but may be due to the fact that his brain is in a formative stage. In order to help such a baby (or an adult sleepwalker), you need to adhere to several rules.
Instruction manual
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During an attack of sleepwalking, you can apply this type of treatment as an unplanned awakening. Go to the lunatic and wake him quietly. This interrupts the sleepwalking cycle. Or unobtrusively turn it back, bring it to bed and put it in it.
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Not always, but a folk remedy can help - a wet rag in front of the bed. The sleepwalker lowers his legs from the bed and gets up on the cold and wet. From surprise he may wake up.
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Usually childhood sleepwalking goes away with age, so a visit to the doctor is optional. But contact a specialist if:
- Attacks happen very often, up to two to three times a night;
- there are other mental disorders;
- There are signs of anxiety or stress.
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To prevent injuries during sleepwalking, make sure that no potentially dangerous objects remain in the room - sharp, stitching, cutting. Close windows and doors at night, if possible exits to the stairs.
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For a sleepwalker, the process of falling asleep is important. He should be calm, you can turn on the music, read a good fairy tale to the child. Before going to bed, be sure to take it to the toilet.
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In adults, sleepwalking can indicate a serious mental disorder. Therefore, help should be provided only with the doctor: - consult a psychologist or psychotherapist. He will prescribe mild sedatives or tranquilizers; - together with experts, find out the causes of the disorder or anxiety and, if possible, work on their elimination; - avoid excessive overfatigue, insomnia, as this can trigger an attack; - In older people, sleepwalking can accompany senile dementia. Here you need the help of a psychiatrist who will prescribe psychotropic drugs. They must be taken continuously; - helps with sleep disorders group psychotherapy. If there is such an opportunity, identify sufferers of somnambulism in one of these groups.
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