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Surely many of you are not aware if you often talk when you sleep. In fact, delirium is a common sleep phenomenon and is not considered a significant health problem. However, if you think it happens continuously and disturbs those around you, you should immediately consult a doctor. What are the causes of delirium? Is there a way to solve it?
What is delirious?
Delirious, somniloquy, or talking while sleeping are common types of sleep disorders. Delirious usually happens to anyone, and 5% of them can occur in children and people aged 25 years and over. Delirious is also a type of parasomnia, which is an abnormal behavior that occurs during sleep.
The content of delirious is mostly a dialogue and the words are unclear, or even just a mumble. People who are delirious usually talk to themselves. Not only that, they can even laugh, whisper, and even scream.
In fact, it is difficult to measure how common a person is often delirious, because the person who is delirious speaks while unconscious. Although not dangerous, delirium can be a sign of a more serious sleep disorder such as sleep apnea, night terrors, or REM (Rapid Eye Movement) behavior disorder.
What causes delirium?
The most basic causes of delirium are often caused by stress, depression, lack of sleep, excessive sleepiness, alcoholic beverages, and even fever. In addition, delirium can occur due to other physical and psychological factors. Delirious can also occur while sleepwalking and anything related to nocturnal (NS-RED).
There are several other things that can cause a person to sleep talking, including:
- Currently using certain drugs
- Emotional stress
- Fever
- Mental health problems
- Substance abuse
- Nocturnal seizures
Can delirium be cured?
In general, this delirious sleep disorder does not require definite treatment. However, if you suspect it is severe or persists for a long time, you can consult your doctor or health care provider about this problem. There may be an underlying medical explanation for the delirium symptoms (such as an undiagnosed sleep disorder, or the presence of hidden anxiety and stress).
Certain steps can be taken to reduce the chances of delirium. In a treatment session with a doctor, you may be advised to have a regular sleep schedule, get enough sleep, and eat foods that do not interfere with your body's health while sleeping.
It is also recommended to stop using alcoholic drinks, eat heavy meals before bed, and reduce stress symptoms so that your delirious condition does not worsen. For those of you who have a sleeping partner or roommate, earplugs or white noise (such as a fan) which can help reduce your noise due to delirium.
