Has anyone ever sleepwalked? Or witnessed someone doing it?

I think I might have started! I did it once about 7 years ago, and all I did was wander into the living room where my Mum was, mumble something incoherent and go back to bed!

But in the last couple of weeks I've been pretty stressed, and I've noticed I've slept very restlessly. I usually stay still all night but I've been moving around and waking up a lot. I thought it was just because I was too hot, but now I'm not so sure!

Last week, a big red mark appeared on my forehead, and one on my lip too. Wasnt sore but then it started blistering, like a burn! I have absolutely no idea where it came from, apart from the fact that it looks suspiciously like I did it with the hair straighteners. I had almost dismissed it but this morning I found a big, and painful, scratch across my butt, which I also have no idea where it came from!!!

SO Im thinking Ive been sleepwalking. Havent had a chance to ask my roomate if he's heard anything funny, but I think I might hide my straighteners away somewhere This "burn" on my forehead is really big and looks ridiculous!

Anyone care to share any experiences or advice?!

susannah said:

susannah said:

I did. When I was still living at home my mom said I made a cheese sandwich and put it in the microwave to melt the cheese. She took me by the arm and led me back to my bed. The next morning she told me about what happened and I did not believe her. I have no memory of doing this.

I was like no way mom

luv4u said:

Was the sandwich any good?

Justin1972UK said:

Aaaagghh dont I'm worried enough!!!! That was the only other possibility But I dont believe in them! Except in ET, and he wouldn't put burns on my forehead



Mulder?? Any ideas?

RebornVirgin said:

Minds in the gutter!

luv4u said:

Wierd! I know, I don't remember the time I did it either! I didnt really believe her til now....

RebornVirgin said:

I don't know if I ate it and my mother never mentioned if I did. And I still don't believe her to this day that I sleep walked.

Come on my darling orgers, there must be some more people with some experience on here! I need your help!!

susannah said:

This is so embarrassing....

I walked into my brother's room and stood by his bed for a few seconds, scared the shit out of him. Then just turned around and went back to bed. Only problem, as reported in a previous thread, I sleep nekkid ... argggghhhh!!






I also did the same thing to my parents. Fortunately, winter and was wearing something. This was a long time ago and appears to have stopped .... thank God!

sj1600 said:

Your poor brother! Yeah that wouldve scared me too, Im quite scared that I might be doing it myself!

I did this a lot when I was a teenager.
I still hold conversations with people when I'm asleep and don't remember it the next day.
Do you have something really bothering you now? Maybe something from the past?
If you need to work through something it could be a catalyst for sleepwalking.
You should definitely put away the hair straighteners and wear something when you sleep cause you don't know where you'll end up walking, the problem is that you are capable of doing almost anything in your sleep.It can be scary.
If it keeps up, you might want to consult a doctor.

shellyevon said:

Thanks Shelly. I dont know for sure if Im doing it, its just a strong hunch.

I have been really stressed lately but its mainly due to uni and thats over now. There is a small something else I dont really think thats doing it. I didnt sleep well at all last night but I think I was jjst freakign myself out, I dont think I did anything... It is scary though, because I could do anything! God, what if I got up and started cooking! I think its just something that will pass though, I dont think Ill start doing it often. At least I hope not...

I did it a few times when I was a kid but nothing recently, sorry.

You take care of yourself, missy! No nasty bumps in the night!

No, i usually sleep soundly!! Though when i was a kid, my mum once came to check up on me and she said she found me sitting up and sleeping that's pretty weird, considering i went through a rather funny phase where i used to cross my arms over my chest to ward away evil spirits cause i thought someone was gonna get me!! I used to watch too many crime-based shows

susannah said:

cosign with Alun, hon... you take care! sleepwalking or any activity in your sleep is something not to take lightly

be safe

I forgot to say: -

The reason I began sleepwalking was due to stress. My Mum was ill and although I felt that I had come to terms with it and was over the initial shock at night I was wandering around. I would imagine that although you feel that you are not worried any more that something is bothering you. Try to pinpoint what has changed recently in your life.

Any unresolved issues?

Hope this pscho-babble isn't completely useless!!

Missy, thats funny! I think we all decided to do that to ward off evil spirits at some point though!

Alun and Tisse, thanks guys I will try to be careful but I dont really know what I can do! Apart from hide the straighteners.... My Mum suggested putting a bit of thread across my door at waist height to see if I went out, but I could be doing all this in my room! I dont really know what to do...except try to be less stressed and maybe drink camomile tea more....Or find a boyfriend! lol thanks you pair

sj1600 said:

no, its not useless! The time I did it years ago was not long after my Dad died, but I was having a rough time at school and in general anyway. And there are some things bothering me just now, and I guess theyre constantly on my mind without me knowing it. I will try to resolve them a little, sort stuff out, maybe thatll help...

Thanks

susannah said:

You're welcome, hun. Just take care of yourself.

And what's a boyfriend going to do?? Lie on you the entire night??

onenitealone said:

No! But he would be able to see if I do it or not!! Seriously though, I dont sleep very well on my own, I dont know why because I used to be fine, but in the last 6 months or so I've been sleeping with the light on half the time! I just cant relax, my mind plays tricks on me. I think Im just not used to this flat yet (ive been here 8 months!) Im much more relaxed when Im not alone, so then I dont think Id do it!

susannah said:

It could be many things - stress, diet, maybe you need to adjust your sleeping patterns.

Try a Horlicks tonight (I know that makes me sound like Grandpops but hey ) and see how you feel. I hope you get a decent night's sleep.

onenitealone said:

Yes pops

I will keep you updated!

I did it once as a child. I'm more prone to talking in my sleep.