01/19/2022
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Sleepwalking is a condition that falls under the sleep disorder name of partial arousal parasomnias. Other conditions that fall into this classification include sleep terrors, sleep talking, sleep texting (yes this does occur), and sexsomnia (yes this is also a thing!).
Episodes of partial arousal parasomnias occur during Non-REM Sleep Stage 3, aka deep sleep. These events occur as a result of genetics + insufficient sleep + environmental stimulus.
Genetics❓
It runs in families.
Insufficient sleep❓
Building up a sleep debt makes someone primed for these events. Sleep debt could be due to not sleeping enough, an inconsistent sleep schedule, and/or an underlying sleep condition like insomnia or sleep apnea.
Environmental stimulus❓
Anything that changes internally or externally during the sleep period while the person is in deep sleep. External includes things like a light coming on or going off, noises popping up or shutting off such as a dog barking or music, tv, etc going off, tactile sensations like an air vent or fan blowing on someone intermittently. Internal includes things like sleep apnea of a person stops breathing and the brain rouses them to start breathing again.
How do you prevent it❓
Insure sufficient sleep by planning for sleep. Also treating any underlying sleep disorders.
Also, protecting the sleep environment by using consistent white noise (machine or a box fan). No lights in the bedroom or a low-level nightlight and keeping the door shut to block light sources from outside the bedroom. Blackout curtains to block external lights and or a sleep mask to block any light being perceived by the eyes.
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