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Most psychologists/ sleep specialist agree that it is not inherently dangerous to wake a sleepwalker. This is a myth that is very deep-rooted in western culture and still beleived by many people.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe idea that you should not wake up a sleep walker, usually for fear of stopping their heart, is a myth. It is perfectly safe to gently wake up a sleep walking person.
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∙ 12y agoYou definitely should not wake a sleep walker- this could lead them to hallucination, as they do not finish their dream properly,
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∙ 15y agoBecause it will startle them, scare them and may hurt them.
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∙ 13y agoIt may confuse or distress them temporarily. As a result of this they may lash out at the person waking them up. It's better to just guide them back to their bed.
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∙ 13y agoThere is absolutely no reason to not wake a sleepwalker.
The myth that waking up a sleepwalker is in some way bad or unlucky is completely untrue and baseless.
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Should you wake a sleepwalker?
no you shouldn't wake a sleep walker it can cause seisures or tempermental disorders
Why is it dangerous to wake up a sleepwalker?
This is a fallacy that you can't wake up a sleepwalker . You can. My husband is one and I wake up each time.
What happens if you wake up a sleepwalker?
they wake up
Can you shout at a sleepwalker?
Yes why not? It does not ask if he/she will wake up if you shout at them.
Why is it dangerous to wake up sleepwalkers?
This is a fallacy that you can't wake up a sleepwalker . You can. My husband is one and I wake up each time.
How should one react to an adult sleepwalker?
dont frek out just stay com and snap your fingers or yell there name that might wake them if not do every thing to wake up then tell them that they sleepwalk and tell them every thing
Why shouldn't sleepwalker be woken up?
One should not wake a sleeping child as this will cause substantial night time sleep disturbances which will have negative effects on the sleep of the parents as well as the rest of the household.
Why is it a bad idea to wake up a sleepwalker?
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Why shouldn't you wake sleepwalkers?
Some say it's because the shock of it will kill them, but from what I've read, it's actually the opposite. If you don't wake a sleepwalker they may wander off into something that may either injure them or kill them.
When was Sleepwalker - comics - created?
Sleepwalker - comics - was created in 1991.
Should you shout at a sleepwalker?
No. Some people will react violently if you do that while they are sleepwalking.
What actors and actresses appeared in Sleepwalker - 2007?
The cast of Sleepwalker - 2007 includes: David Ring as Andrew Nathan Seavey as Sleepwalker
