What are the negative effects of sleepwalking?

Sleepwalking may be understood as not being a serious or life-threatening symptom, but in fact, it can be dangerous. For example: 

• Risk of accidents

Since sleepwalking can cause patients to unknowingly do various activities, such as getting up and walking, going up and down stairs, walking out of the house, driving, or even cooking, which increases the risk of accidents to themselves and others, taking care of safety, such as checking that doors and windows are locked, keeping sharp objects or objects that may cause danger tightly and safely out of the bedroom and in the residence, will help reduce the potential dangers.

• Fatigue and insufficient sleep

Sleepwalking can disrupt sleep quality, causing patients to feel tired during the day due to disrupted sleep. In addition, frequent waking up in the middle of the night prevents the brain from getting enough rest, resulting in problems with memory, concentration and functioning during the day.

• Emotional and mental health problems

People who sleepwalk may feel stressed, anxious about their symptoms, and poor quality sleep at night, which can lead to depression or anxiety.

• Affecting work or study

People who have sleepwalking may experience reduced sleep quality, which can affect their work or school performance due to reduced concentration, memory, and decision-making abilities.

• Risk of chronic disease

Poor quality sleep can affect your immune system and other body systems, increasing your risk of health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease.

How can you prevent sleepwalking? 

Sleepwalking can be prevented by changing ทางเข้า ufabet behaviors and environments that may trigger sleepwalking. Remedies for sleepwalking include:

• Get enough sleep. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
• Avoid staying up late or lacking sleep, as insufficient and poor-quality rest can trigger sleepwalking.
• Practice appropriate stress and anxiety management, such as exercising, engaging in hobbies, or consulting a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist if stress occurs or you cannot cope. 

• Practicing relaxation techniques before bed, such as breathing exercises, listening to soft music, or meditating, can help you sleep better.
• Avoid caffeinated beverages 4-6 hours before bedtime, or ideally 10 hours before bedtime. Avoid caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea, cocoa, soft drinks, and energy drinks.
• Consult a sleep specialist. If you feel that you have problems sleeping, such as  insomnia,  snoring, etc., you should consult a doctor immediately.