What it is
Most people do not need treatment. Keeping the home safe, such as locking doors and windows and removing hazards, is important.
If it happens a lot or is dangerous, a specialist may suggest therapy or, rarely, medicines.
Common signs
- Walking or moving around while asleep
- Eyes open with a glassy look
- Being hard to wake
- Confusion when woken
- Not remembering it in the morning
How it is usually diagnosed
- Questions about sleep, usually with someone who has seen the sleepwalking
- Sometimes a sleep study
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- GP notes
- Sleep clinic letters
- A sleep diary
Questions to ask your doctor
- What might be triggering it?
- How can we keep the home safe?
- When is it worth seeing a specialist?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- An injury during sleepwalking, or a seizure: get urgent help, call 112 if serious
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.