10 Sleep Walking Symptoms
Getting Out of Bed
The most common sleepwalking symptom includes getting out of bed and moving around while completely asleep. These episodes may last for just a few minutes or longer, depending on the individual.1‘Sleepwalking Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 21 July 2017, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleepwalking/symptoms-causes/syc-20353506 The average length of a sleepwalking episode is around 10 minutes.2Suni, Eric. ‘Sleepwalking.’ Sleep Foundation, 14 August 2020, sleepfoundation.org/parasomnias/sleepwalking
Despite the moniker, sleepwalking isn't solely limited to walking. Individuals may also run, engage in sexual activity, move furniture or complete other household tasks. Additional possible sleepwalking behaviors include attempting to drive or even becoming violent. Individuals sometimes return to bed on their own with no intervention.2Suni, Eric. ‘Sleepwalking.’ Sleep Foundation, 14 August 2020, sleepfoundation.org/parasomnias/sleepwalking
