Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Asked 9 months ago

How to stop sleep walking?

My wife sometimes walks around the house in her sleep. It's quite concerning, especially if she goes near the stairs. How can we stop sleep walking safely?

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Sherin Joseph Sherin Joseph Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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From what I have seen, sleepwalking is often triggered by deep fatigue or certain sleeping pills. Make sure you avoid alcohol or heavy stimulants at night. It is highly recommended to consult a doctor to check if any current medication is causing this.

Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

First of all, don't worry, we will figure this out. Since sleepwalking can be a bit risky, the most important thing is safety: make sure the main doors are locked securely and there are no sharp things on the floor. Let's focus on keeping you safe first while you work on reducing stress.

Divya Menon Divya Menon Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

It is so scary and emotionally exhausting to wake up in a different room and realize you had no control over your body. Please don't feel ashamed, it is a medical condition. Reach out to family members to help secure your surroundings so you feel safer.

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Ishaan Bhat Ishaan Bhat Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I used to sleepwalk a lot during my board exams because of crazy stress. What worked for me was just stopping all late-night studying and gaming. Once my brain got proper rest and the anxiety went down, the sleepwalking stopped completely.

Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Before you spend thousands on expensive sleep study tests and clinics, try making basic changes like securing your bedroom door with an alarm that sounds if opened. Plan your doctor visits carefully and see a general physician first to avoid unnecessary high consultant fees.

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Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Try having a warm, soothing bath before going to bed and keeping the room completely dark and quiet. Natural relaxation is very good for deep sleep, but please, if you are opening doors or going outside in your sleep, see a specialist immediately for safety.

Vikram Jeet Vikram Jeet Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, I am so tired these days that I wish I could at least clean my room while sleepwalking! But seriously, it is quite scary. Make sure your family knows never to shake you awake suddenly if they catch you walking, just gently guide you back to bed.

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