Sleepwalking
There's no specific treatment for sleepwalking, but it generally helps to tryto get enough sleep andhave a regular and relaxing routine before bedtime.
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Medication isn't usually used to treat sleepwalking. However, medicines such as benzodiazepines or Antidepressants are sometimes usedif you sleepwalk often or there's a risk you could seriously injure yourself or others. These medicationscan help you sleep and may reduce the frequency of sleepwalking episodes.
Therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or hypnotherapy may sometimes be helpful.
Sleepwalking is when someone walks or carries out complex activities while not fully awake. It usually occurs during a period of deep sleep. This is at its height during the early part of the night, so it tends to occur in the first few hours after falling asleep.
<p>There's no specific treatment for sleepwalking, but it generally helps to tryto get enough sleep andhave a regular and relaxing routine before bedtime.</p>