What are symptoms of sleepwalking?
Following are examples of symptoms of sleepwalking. • Episodes range from quiet walking around the room to agitated running or attempts to “escape.” The person sleepwalking may appear clumsy and dazed in his or her behavior. • Typically, the eyes are open with a glassy, staring appearance as the person quietly roams around the house. They do not, however, walk with their arms extended in front of them as is inaccurately depicted in movies. • On questioning the person sleepwalking, responses are slow with simple thoughts, contain nonsense phraseology or absent responses. If the person is returned to bed without awakening, they usually do 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). In lieu of walking, some children perform repeated behaviors (such as straightening their pajamas). Bedwetting may also occur. • Sleepwalking is not associated with previous sleep prob
