Sleep Disorders Health Center
Sleepwalking Symptoms
Sleepwalking Symptoms
- Episodes range from quiet walking about the room to agitated running or
attempts to "escape."
- Typically, the eyes are open with a glassy, staring appearance as the
person quietly roams the house.
- On questioning, responses are slow or absent. If the person is returned to
bed without awakening, the person usually does not remember the event.
- Older children, who may awaken more easily at the end of an episode, often
are embarrassed by the behavior (especially if it was inappropriate).
- Sleepwalking is not associated with previous sleep problems, sleeping alone
in a room or with others, achluophobia (fear of the dark), or anger
outbursts.
- Some studies suggest that children who sleepwalk may have been more restless sleepers when aged 4-5 years, and more restless with more frequent awakenings during the first year of life.
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