Sleep talking
Sleep talking
Sleep talking, or somniloquy, is a type of parasomnia that refers to talking aloud while asleep. It can be quite loud, ranging from simple sounds to long speeches, and can occur many times during sleep.
Pronunciation
- Sleep talking: /ˈsliːp ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
- Somniloquy: /sɒmˈnɪləkwɪ/
Etymology
The term "somniloquy" originates from the Latin "somnus" (sleep) and "loqui" (to speak).
Description
Sleep talking can involve complicated dialogues or monologues, complete gibberish or mumbling. The subject matter of sleep talking can be completely random and can be of any type of emotion (e.g., fear, happiness, sadness, anger). The talking can occur at any stage of sleep.
Causes
Sleep talking can be caused by stress, depression, fever, sleep deprivation, day-time drowsiness, alcohol, and febrile illness. In some cases, it can also be a feature of a more serious sleep disorder, such as REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), night terrors, or sleep apnea.
Treatment
In most cases, no treatment is necessary. However, if sleep talking is severe or persists over a long period of time, it may be necessary to talk to a healthcare provider or a sleep specialist.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sleep talking
- Wikipedia's article - Sleep talking
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