Understanding Sleepwalking: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
How is sleepwalking treated? My father suddenly got up one night and started walking around, even turning on the gas stove to make tea. He responded when I spoke to him, but then he went back to sleep suddenly, leaving the gas stove on. This is the first time this has happened. M...
Dr. Chen Wenyu Reply:
Hello, Mosquito: If a child experiences sleepwalking, it is often related to environmental stress. However, if it is your father who is sleepwalking, it is considered abnormal, and it is advisable to consult a neurologist for a thorough examination. When you go for the appointmen...[Read More] Understanding Sleepwalking: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
Understanding Sleepwalking: Causes, Risks, and When to Seek Help
I would like to inquire about somnambulism? Hello, I remember my mother telling me that I had a few episodes of sleepwalking when I was younger, but I can't recall the details of those incidents. I think this situation hasn't occurred for a long time (or perhaps it just...
Dr. Song Chengxian Reply:
Hello: 1. Sleepwalking is usually episodic, and factors such as excessive fatigue, several consecutive nights of poor sleep, or stressful environments/events can increase the likelihood of its occurrence. 2. If there are dangerous actions during sleepwalking (such as turning on t...[Read More] Understanding Sleepwalking: Causes, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sleepwalking: Causes, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Somnambulism Hello, I remember my mother telling me that I had several episodes of sleepwalking when I was young, but I can't recall the details of those incidents. I think this situation hasn't occurred for a long time (or maybe it just went unnoticed), but last night ...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: 1. Somnambulism, also known as sleepwalking, commonly occurs during the first third of the night after falling asleep. Patients get out of bed with their eyes open and walk around aimlessly, moving slowly but able to avoid obstacles. They may sometimes handle objects or mu...[Read More] Understanding Sleepwalking: Causes, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sleep Disturbances: Nightmares and Sleep Terrors Explained
Sleep terror Hello, my father has been troubled by a problem for a long time, and I would like your help in understanding it. About an hour after falling asleep, he often experiences dreams or nightmares, and he sometimes shouts loudly. At times, he also kicks his legs uncontroll...
Dr. Chen Guangpeng Reply:
Dear online friend, Based on your description, your father's sleep issues appear to be indicative of "night terror disorder." However, it may be necessary to rule out the "dreaming" situation you mentioned. Night terrors typically occur during the first...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Disturbances: Nightmares and Sleep Terrors Explained
Understanding Thoughts of Hurting a Partner: A Psychiatric Perspective
Re: I have thoughts of harming my husband? Hello Dr. Chen! It seems that your last response was incomplete (the text was cut off). Could you please send it again? Thank you!
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Xiao Qi: Regarding your concerns, it sounds quite alarming. I believe you love your husband very much. From your description, it seems that your state of awareness at the time was clear, and you were also aware of your thoughts. Therefore, it may be reasonable to first rul...[Read More] Understanding Thoughts of Hurting a Partner: A Psychiatric Perspective
Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: Why Am I Having Harmful Thoughts About My Husband?
I have thoughts of harming my husband? I have been married to my husband for over three years, and our relationship has always been good. However, in the past six months, whenever it is late at night and my husband is asleep while I am still awake, I sometimes have thoughts of ha...
Dr. Chen Wenke Reply:
Hello, Xiao Qi: Regarding your concerns, it sounds quite alarming. I believe you love your husband very much. From your description, it seems that your state of consciousness was clear at the time, and you were aware of your thoughts. Therefore, it may be prudent to rule out any ...[Read More] Understanding Intrusive Thoughts: Why Am I Having Harmful Thoughts About My Husband?
Understanding Sleepwalking and Night Crying in Children: Causes and Solutions
Dream behavior during sleep Hello, doctor! My son is currently six and a half years old. He has not attended preschool for four months due to treatment for sinusitis. He has a long-standing issue with not wanting to sleep and having difficulty falling asleep. For the past nine da...
Dr. Li Junren Reply:
The phenomenon you described is known as somnambulism, which typically begins to appear between the ages of 6 and 8, peaks around 12 years old, and generally decreases or disappears by around 15. Somnambulism occurs during specific periods of the sleep cycle, and during these epi...[Read More] Understanding Sleepwalking and Night Crying in Children: Causes and Solutions
Is My Brother Still a Sleepwalker at 20? Understanding Sleepwalking Symptoms
Is this symptom indicative of somnambulism? Hello: I have a younger brother who is twenty years old this year. He suffered from somnambulism in childhood, but he still exhibits similar symptoms now. Based on my observations, he mostly gets up and talks to people shortly after fal...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Nina, I apologize for the delay in responding due to issues with transmitting some symbols, which resulted in several failed attempts. Your brother's situation seems somewhat unique. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition...[Read More] Is My Brother Still a Sleepwalker at 20? Understanding Sleepwalking Symptoms
Understanding Sleepwalking: Is Partial Awareness a Concern?
Sleepwalking? Thank you, doctor, for your response. My situation is that when I am in a drowsy state, I sometimes get up while half-awake and half-asleep, feeling like I have a slight awareness, and then I suddenly wake up, wondering why I got up. Does this count as sleepwalking?...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Based on your situation, this is not typical somnambulism; it appears to be a sudden transition from the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep, where dreaming occurs, to the first stage of light sleep. Experiencing this twice a week is not considered pathological. Howeve...[Read More] Understanding Sleepwalking: Is Partial Awareness a Concern?
Is Sleepwalking a Disorder? Understanding Causes and Treatment Options
Sleepwalking Is sleepwalking considered a disorder, and how should it be treated?
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Sleepwalking is actually not very common and is usually observed by an objective third party. The individual must be in a sleep state; therefore, if someone claims they sleepwalked yesterday, it requires further verification. Strictly speaking, sleepwalking is classified a...[Read More] Is Sleepwalking a Disorder? Understanding Causes and Treatment Options