Is it possible to prevent yourself from talking in your sleep?!
Question:
Is it possible to prevent yourself from talking in your sleep?
I've been doing it all my life... I'm a little curious.
Answers:
There was a blog where someone had jokingly suggested we use "duct tape" to shut our mouths and this got me thinking. I found a practical alternative that works (I am using it in emergencies) - Surgical Scotch Tape (preferably 1.5 to 2 inches wide). It is a very effective solution as it sticks very well, peels off easily without peeling of skin or hairs (very helpful for men) and is porous enough to allow exchange of air.
It may also be stress related - meditation may help.
It`s a well known sleep problem, called parasomnias. However, it's not really common to speak frequently. All those talking-in-sleep episodes usually starts while being in deep sleep. Talking in sleep is mostly completely separate from a dream. The connection between talking in sleep and a dream is actually very rare. There is little for you to try to stop talking in sleep, like to deal with the stress in your life, and to have a good sleep hygiene – for example peaceful surrounding and regular sleeping hours.