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Re: Could this have been a night terror

Posted by paf on February 25, 2005 at 07:00:03:
In Reply to: Could this have been a night terror posted by searching on February 15, 2005 at 23:30:53:
This story is really amazing. I am 37 years old, and have been sleepwalking since I was 7. The doctors told my parents I would outgrow it, and it happens now only when I am sick, stressed, etc. Since my 20s I have had episodes that some docs call sleep terrors. I hallucinate and see people/objects standing above me that aren't there. At first they scared me to the point that I didn't want to sleep. After about 2 weeks I was becoming accustomed and would just "watch" everything until I woke up and it was gone. Often a sleepwalking episode would happen with the hallucinations and on several occasions I woke up outside trying to get away from what I saw. I have also made phone calls, done dishes, and cooked simple meals that I don't remember. I think it is always better to believe the child--the episodes always seem very real while they are happening. Perhaps the parents can follow up with a sleep specialist. Good luck. I hope this info helps.

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