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Sleep walking (somnambulism) is characterized by a partial arousal that occurs during stage IV of non-REM sleep. Affected individuals exhibit semi purposeful behaviors such as ambulation and are difficult to fully awaken.
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Sleep walking (somnambulism) is characterized by a partial arousal that occurs during stage IV of non-REM sleep. Affected individuals exhibit semi purposeful behaviors such as ambulation and are difficult to fully awaken.
Common symptoms reported by people with sleep walking (somnambulism)
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for sleep walking (somnambulism)
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