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Q: Sleepwalking and sleep writing ??
asked by: cstina on January 2nd, 2008
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Hello,

I am in new territory, aside from sleep walking.

I am writing copiously in my sleep - and when I later read what I've written, it's disturbing. I don't mean what is written is disturbing, just that reading things that I do not recall, and do not even "sound like" me is upsetting.

Does anyone sleep write?

Is there a name for this? I googled "sleep writing" and could find nothing relevant.

Help?
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MandMs
replied on January 22nd, 2008
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Sleepwalkers do many normal activities that are normally associated with wakefulness, while sleeping.
Activities such as eating, bathing, urinating, dressing, cleaning, driving cars, whistling, engaging in sexual intercourse, and committing homicide have been reported or claimed to have occurred during sleepwalking.
Anything you see or hear during the day may trigger activities during sleepwalking, because sleepwalkers are highly suggestible.

Are you experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety during the day?
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Galaxy
replied on January 22nd, 2008
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An antidepressant such as Amitriptyline can help with this but to be honest, I would welcome it as my mind's unique way of dealing with stress. I have sometimes typed or written words and phrases when I have been very drowsy and am amazed that my brain can continue doing this when I have effectively zoned out for a few minutes. I wouldn't try to read anything into what you have written - chances are it is just your brain re-running some old tapes as it is sorting out the day into relevant compartments.
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evyon
replied on November 5th, 2009
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Sleep Writing.
i sleep write also. except ive not been under any kind of stress so my brain cant "rerun old tapes" if i have never been to the places i read when i wake up. i have been to both heaven and hell with the demon Mephisto. ive written philosophy that contains metaphores inside of metaphores (something i cant do while im awake.)ive seen things happen, though they havent yet happened. explain that.
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Sooka
replied on November 24th, 2009
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reply to cstina. I just tried to google "sleep writing" also, as last night I composed a disturbing poem in my sleep soon before I woke up. I felt compelled to write it down and can't get it off my mind today. I wish someone could help me come to grips with its meaning. This has happened to me before, but not quite as vividly.
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