QotW - 15.12.13 - What causes sleepwalking and what can be done to prevent it?

thedoc · « **on:** 12/01/2016 10:08:04 »

I recently started sleepwalking. Once I turned on my computer and wrote an email in my sleep. What causes sleepwalking and what can be done to prevent it?
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thedoc · « **Reply #1 on:** 12/01/2016 10:08:04 »

We answered this question on the show...

Felicity Bedford has trying to find out the answer to this one with Dr Ian Smith from the sleep clinic at Papworth Hospital...

thedoc · « **Reply #2 on:** 15/12/2015 17:01:02 »

We discussed this question on our show
Felicity Bedford has trying to find out the answer to this one with Dr Ian Smith from the sleep clinic at Papworth Hospital...
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Jolly · « **Reply #3 on:** 17/12/2015 17:01:33 »

During Rem sleep, the brain releases chemicals that prevent moving.

Surely it's a chemical issue.

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QotW - 15.12.13 - What causes sleepwalking and what can be done to prevent it?

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QotW - 15.12.13 - What causes sleepwalking and what can be done to prevent it?

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QotW - 15.12.13 - What causes sleepwalking and what can be done to prevent it?

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