Do You Talk In Your Sleep?

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It’s Not Very Serious, But There Is Something Important You Should Know About It…

Do you often talk in your sleep, scream while you are dreaming, or even sleepwalk around the house? You may have somniloquy.

Somniloquy is a sleep disorder which is characterized by talking in your sleep, although there may be other symptoms including sleepwalking, night terrors, sleep apnea and REM sleep disorder.

According to encyclopedia ECURED, “Sleep disorders are classified as dyssomnias when related to sleeping too little or too much. Another group of disorders is related to medical and mental diseases. Somniloquy, which isn’t considered a disease, is included in the group of disorders called parasomnias. These are inconvenient episodes which occur during sleep.”

In fact, these episodes are more common than we think in childhood. Around 50% of children talk in their sleep, while just 5% of adults do. It’s also more common among men than women.

Some causes that have been researched include genetic history, enuresis (urinating while asleep), sleepwalking, consumption of mind-altering substances, fever, over-excitement and emotional stress.

Talking while being asleep isn’t dangerous to your health, but if the problem persists and is associated with other symptoms, you should see a doctor. Meanwhile, it’s clear that talking to yourself isn’t a sign of craziness.