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How To Stop The Habit Of Talking When Sleeping?

why at 71 yrs old would I start to talk in my sleep. It is bad enough I sleep in another room, but my spouse has neourapathy in his feet & hands & he has a time staying asleep when I start to talk, apparently very loudly, he has to wake me & that doesn t stop it. some nights he has to wake me about 2-3 times, which is very annoying for him, because it is hard enough for him to get any sleep with this disease he has, Out home is small 11000 sq. ft. I would just like to know what I could do to stop this talking, as when I am woke up I have no memory of it or have I been dreaming
posted on Sat, 8 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Some ways to help minimise sleep talking episodes:
Get enough rest
Develop relaxing pre-sleep habits such as having a warm bath or a light bedtime snack, drinking warm milk, listening to soft music or reading for 10 minutes.
Go to bed, only when you feel sleepy.
Avoid consuming caffeine and alcohol, watching TV, smoking, and having heavy meals at bedtime.
Make sure the bedroom is quiet, cosy, and conducive to sleep. Keep noise to a minimum while you are trying to sleep.
Reduce day-to-day stress levels by exercising, stretching or practising yoga on a regular basis.
Keep a regular schedule for meals, medications, chores, and other activities.
Include food that contains tryptophan in your diet like wheat germ, cottage cheese, milk, eggs, and almonds. Tryptophan increases the level of serotonin [sleep hormone] in your body, and promotes sleep.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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How To Stop The Habit Of Talking When Sleeping?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Some ways to help minimise sleep talking episodes: Get enough rest Develop relaxing pre-sleep habits such as having a warm bath or a light bedtime snack, drinking warm milk, listening to soft music or reading for 10 minutes. Go to bed, only when you feel sleepy. Avoid consuming caffeine and alcohol, watching TV, smoking, and having heavy meals at bedtime. Make sure the bedroom is quiet, cosy, and conducive to sleep. Keep noise to a minimum while you are trying to sleep. Reduce day-to-day stress levels by exercising, stretching or practising yoga on a regular basis. Keep a regular schedule for meals, medications, chores, and other activities. Include food that contains tryptophan in your diet like wheat germ, cottage cheese, milk, eggs, and almonds. Tryptophan increases the level of serotonin [sleep hormone] in your body, and promotes sleep. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care