How to Cure Sleepwalking

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by Carmelia

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Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder that can affect anyone at any age. While technically not something that can be cured, sleepwalking can be minimized or prevented by linking and treating the disorder that triggers it. However, a complete cure from sleepwalking can not be totally assured. Here are some ways you can try to cure your sleepwalking.

Causes

Sleepwalking arises from a number of causes, ranging from genetics to environmental. To cure sleepwalking, you have to get to the cause. Here are the usual culprits:

Environmental

Sleep deprivation
Irregular sleep schedule
Stress
Fever
Alcohol intoxication
Magnesium deficiency

Drugs

Sedatives
Minor tranquilizers
Neuroleptics
Stimulants
Antihistamine

Physiological

Childhood
Pregnancy
Menstruation

Medical Conditions

Fever
Nighttime asthma
Gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflux
Convulsions or nighttime seizures
Obstructive sleep apnea

Psychiatric Conditions

Post traumatic stress disorder
Panic attacks
Dissociative states

Cure

Again, there is no fixed cure for sleepwalking. The best chance you have is to determine what is causing your sleepwalking, and do measures to prevent yourself from sleepwalking.

Review the way you sleep. Are you a victim of insomnia, stress, irregular sleeping habits or sleeping deprivation. These are all stress factors that can induce sleepwalking. Try to find ways to establish a regular sleeping schedule. Get away from the things that cause you stress. Find something that will soothe you before going to sleep, be it yoga or aromatherapy.
Get rid of alcohol and non-essential medication like depressants. Try to go for natural ways of getting you relaxed enough to sleep. Don’t rely on chemicals as they can affect your nervous system, which can then trigger sleepwalking.
If your sleepwalking is triggered or accompanied by more serious disorders, medical treatments may be needed. Discuss with your doctor on what your options are.
Have your family members help you out. If a family member ever finds you sleepwalking, it’s important that you be led back into bed gently and unobtrusively. If you need to be woken up, it should be done gently as if you were really normally asleep.