Does Your Partner Speak In Their Dreams?

Speaking in dreams is a common phenomenon.  However, if your partner is talking during their sleep, don’t think you’ll know the big secrets, as this happens very rarely.

Talking in dreams is very common in children. It occurs less and less with age or disappears completely.

Even if it is said that a person “speaks in his dreams,” it is not actually a dream:

• The phenomenon is most often in the stage of deep sleep, when a person does not see dreams.
• When a person speaks in his sleep, he does not remember this while awake.
• Most often, the things said are difficult to understand. They may be scattered words or confused speech.
• Sometimes a person can say even full sentences, but they are very strange.

What causes talking in dreams?

In general, talking in dreams is harmless, but it is still interesting to be aware of the causes of this phenomenon. One cause is hereditary factors, so if you know your partner has close relatives talking in their dreams, you shouldn’t worry about it.

Stress, anxiety, and depression can cause sleep-speaking episodes. Therefore, it would be worthwhile to obtain therapy in order to treat the cause of the problem and thus prevent more serious consequences.

Some medications, alcohol, and fever can also cause you to talk in your sleep. If this happens, the phenomenon will stop as soon as the cause disappears.

A hard day at work can also cause you to talk in your dreams. In addition, too little sleep, nightmares, or sleep apnea can all cause this nocturnal phenomenon.

So good lifestyles can also be a matter of talking in your dreams.

Only very rarely is it associated with a mental disorder or a serious change in sleep rhythm. However, if it suddenly occurs in a person over the age of 25, talking in a dream can be a sign of some serious problem that should be seen by a doctor.

What to do if your partner is constantly talking in their dreams?

The need to intervene in talking in a dream depends on how serious the problem is.

• If the speech occurs less than once a week, the situation is not a problem.
• Speaking in a dream is of moderate severity if it occurs more than once a week, but not every night, and when it bothers your partner somewhat.
• If talking in your dreams occurs every night and it interferes with your partner’s sleep, it is a serious condition.

So if your partner’s speech has become too uncomfortable, it’s time to take action.

So where should you start? Waking up another suddenly certainly doesn’t seem like the best option…

Tips to reduce dreaming

• Lack of sleep can cause you to talk in your sleep. Thus, good habits regarding sleep rhythm as well as setting aside time to ensure a proper sleep supply can be helpful.
• Going to a warm bath as well as listening to music can soothe dreams so that they don’t involve talking about the former model.
• A comfortable environment with a good temperature is important for healthy sleep.
• Avoid alcohol before you go to bed. Namely, it contains stimulants that make sleeping more difficult.
• Try natural and relaxing stews that promote sleep.
• Try to go to bed at least three hours after eating dinner, and avoid sweets and caffeine – especially children should be without them.

Some people experience sleep problems when they watch TV before going to bed because it alters human melatonin production. Removing the TV from the bedroom can solve this problem.

If the situation does not improve and talking in your sleep becomes a chronic problem, you may want to see a specialist doctor or psychologist.

If your partner is talking in their dreams and it affects your own sleep quality greatly, you can think of different solutions. Earplugs, using “white noise” or even sleeping in a different room can be good options to improve the situation.

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