I Sleep Talk Only When Hot

by Tina
(Houston)

I did not start sleep talking until 2005, at age 32. The first one was simple but scary. I felt I was awake, laying in bed. I thought someone walked up to my side and stood there. I screamed and jumped up. Of course, no one was there, so I knew I had to be dreaming.

It got worse from there. My husband says I scream and use vulgar language. I have even woken myself up from being so loud. I kick, wave my arms around, sit up and move around. I have not gotten out of bed, yet. I hope not to.

I have discovered that it only happens when I get hot from too many covers. I sweat enough to soak the sheets and pillow. I have to sleep with beach towels under and over me. My husband cannot believe how hot my skin is to the touch. But it is difficult for me to stay cool, even with fans. This happens two or more times a week, usually over the weekend when I am in bed longer in the morning.

This absolutely happens during REM because I remember the dreams, usually. It has been 6 years and it has not gotten better. My hubby is not happy with it, obviously. But what can I do? Stay cool is the only thing I know of.

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