10 Night Terrors Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Night Terrors (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth.' Edited by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, KidsHealth, The Nemours Foundation, June 2017, kidshealth.org/en/parents/terrors.html
- 2. 'Anxiety and Sleep.' Sleep Foundation, 10 Dec. 2020, www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/anxiety-and-sleep#
- 3. 'Sleep Terrors and Sleepwalking.' What to Do and When to See a Doctor, www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/sleep-terrors-and-sleepwalking
Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking from night terrors is a cause for concern. During this dream-like state, people are completely unaware of their surroundings and actions. Children who sleepwalk may be at risk of hurting themselves.
Although someone may look like they're awake when sleepwalking, they have an impaired ability to function, even when they appear to be carrying out small tasks. Approaching the individual calmly and quietly is best. Generally, sleepwalking happens within the first two hours of sleep.3‘Sleep Terrors and Sleepwalking.’ What to Do and When to See a Doctor, www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/sleep-terrors-and-sleepwalking
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