How To Deal With Naked Sleepwalkers
Workers at a chain of budget hotels are being given advice on how to deal with naked sleepwalkers. A study by Travelodge found there had been more than 400 cases in the past year, almost all involving men. Sleep experts blame stress, alcohol abuse, lack of sleep for the disorder, eating cheese or consuming too much caffeine . A number had walked into the reception area asking for a newspaper or saying they wanted to check out. The advice includes keeping a supply of towels in reception to help preserve a guest’s dignity. Hah!
Sleepwalking 101: Sleepwalking is also called “somnambulism.” It is a parasomnia. A parasomnia involves undesired events that come along with sleep. Before walking, you might sit up in bed and look around in a confused manner. At other times, individuals may bolt from the bed and walk or run away. Your eyes are usually open and have a confused, “glassy” look to them. It can be very hard to wake a sleepwalker up. When you do wake up, you can be very confused. You might even attack the person who wakes you. Men, especially, are often violent during these episodes. Sleepwalking most often occurs in the first third of a night’s sleep or during other long sleep periods. Sleepwalking is more common in children and affects both boys and girls. The rate of it in children is as high as 17%.
