Why do we sometimes talk in our sleep? Does it mean something more than meets the eye?
Why do we talk in our sleep? Talking in your sleep, called somniloquy, is a phenomenon that arouses curiosity, but can also cause concern. This type of parasomnia, which describes behavioral disturbances during sleep, occurs most often in deep sleep.
Why do we talk in our sleep?
The person starts talking, sometimes even screaming, while completely immersed in sleep. Some people don't even notice that they are talking in their sleep.
According to research about 50 percent of children between the ages of three and ten age experiences sleep talking. While this phenomenon covers only about 5 percent of people in adulthood.
Some people may talk in their sleep every day, while others only experience it occasionally. Experts believe that talking in sleep partly genetically conditioned, however, the exact reason for this is not yet completely clear.
Even children talk in their sleep. Photo: Andrea Piacquadio / PexelsPeople in sleep often they express their experiences from the day. Sometimes it's clear expressions that can be understood, and other times it's mumbling that's hard to make out. Although sleep talking occurs most often occurs during deep sleep, can occur at any stage of sleep. It is mostly harmless, but in rare cases it can signal a sleep disorder or a certain medical condition.
Children, who face nightmares or fears, sometimes express their distress by screaming, or even physically hitting. There is also a behavioral disorder during REM sleep, which can lead to screaming and violent behavior.
Do you talk in your sleep? Photo: Andrea Piacquadio / PexelsIf you notice that you start talking in your sleep in adulthood, it is recommended to see a sleep specialist. The same applies if your child shows signs of sleep problems - in this case, consult a pediatrician.
Lack of sleep is considered one of the main causes of sleep talking in adults, so it is recommended to avoid stress and ensure sufficient and quality sleep. Keeping a sleep diary it can also be useful in tracking sleep patterns, waking up and identifying potential factors such as caffeine or alcohol consumption that may affect sleep quality.
Do you talk in your sleep? The reason for this appearance is not always innocent and sometimes it can indicate the presence of a disorder, so it makes sense to seek the advice of a specialist.
