Sleep Talking
Speaking to oneself while sleeping at night is a common behaviour. They are occasionally unaware of it. This behavior might be upsetting to a spouse or family members who share a bed. Although this issue may seem commonplace, it is wrong to disregard it because doing so could harm one’s health. Sedation-related speech disorder is often referred to as somniloquy.
According to research, stress, and exhaustion are the key contributors to this issue. In this article, Dr. DS Martolia, Head Professor of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (Kannauj), discusses the causes of sleep talking as well as ways to avoid it.
Talking while sleeping is a problem that belongs to parasomnia disorder, which is a disruptive sleep-related condition. As a result, they could behave strangely while trying to sleep. Generally speaking, it has been noted that some individuals can speak for up to 30 seconds while they are asleep.
Although it is not immediately harmful, it can impair our health and lead to other sleep issues later on. RBD, also known as REM sleep behavioral disorder, is another name for it. A person inadvertently acts out their dreams while they are asleep due to this sleep condition. If someone is sleeping, they shouldn’t holler, shout, or do anything else of the sort. These signs can appear in dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
1. Give up drinking: Alcohol is bad for your health. Some people become so dependent on alcohol that their health may suffer as a result. People may begin talking when they are asleep since it directly impacts the psyche. It is best to avoid drinking because of this. Alcoholism can make this issue worse.
2. Relax: While rumbling during sleep may not be a sign of illness, one should nevertheless exercise caution. Excessive stress should be avoided because it negatively impacts our health. One should try to include meditation in their everyday practice to feel calm and relaxed. Stress causes a constant weird pressure in the mind that interferes with sleep cycles and is the main cause of talking while you sleep.
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3. Refrain from consuming too much caffeine: If someone has a tendency to stutter while they’re asleep, they should refrain from consuming too much caffeine. Caffeine consumption at night interferes with our ability to sleep, which is bad for our general health.
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