Sleep Disturbance

[hirwin]

For the past several weeks, after I first fall asleep, I see someone staring at me and sometimes saying my name! I immediately jump up in bed and YELL "WHAT" or YELL my husbands name. Well, he thought it was funny, but concerning, at first. Now he's starting to get tired of it, which I don't blame him. Last night he went to the couch because I did it 3 times in a row........ I'm not sure what is causing me to do this. Last night, needless to say, I had trouble going back to sleep when I finally got him back to bed, because I was afraid I would do it again! I am also thinking it may have something to do w/ him waking me up when I begin to snore. I am a snorer and I guess on occassion get to going pretty good and he will wake me, so maybe I have a complex about this!? Who knows. All I know is that it is driving me and him crazy! Thanks for any insight!

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, it can be dream anxiety disorder, there is a history of sleep talking. Check if you are going through any anxiety, stress etc. It is difficult to come to a conclusive diagnosis.  The cause may be, the environment in which you are sleeping. You can try changing your sleeping place.

You need to undergo polysomnyography (PSG) to rule out sleep disorder, EEG to rule out any epileptic foci, and also psychiatric evaluation which will help to rule out any factor.

I suggest you to sleep with lights on, good sleep hygiene, long acting sedatives against prescription will help you maintain sleep, share your inner feelings with family and friends, hot and cold water bath will help you to alleviate condition. I suggest you to consult sleep specialist for further evaluation. Take care and regards.

[hirwin]

well, last night was better.............although I fell asleep 3 hrs. after i usually do.......... :(