Somnologist told what may be associated with the tendency to talk in a dream

In fact, two out of three people mumble or talk in their sleep. Somnologist Teresa Schnorbach told the British edition of The Sun about this. She clarified why people can talk in their sleep, and whether such conversations are a symptom of something pathological or dangerous.

It’s fairly common, she said, and it’s not usually considered a medical problem.

The doctor noticed that the tendency to talk in her sleep is known as somniloquia, a type of parasomnia or abnormal sleep activity. Conversations can take place during both REM and non-REM sleep, ranging from barely audible and brief mutterings to entire “oratory” discussions. This is usually harmless, but can sometimes indicate a serious sleep disorder or health problem.

Schnorbach added that the origin of the content of dream conversations remains a source of controversy among researchers — it may be related to recent events in the sleeper’s life or to sleep activity. Stress, lack of sleep, drinking alcohol, an unfavorable sleeping environment, such as unsuitable temperature or too much light entering the room, can provoke this.

“Mental health can also affect sleep talking. It is known that people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prone to them, ”added Dr. Schnorbach.

If sleep talk starts suddenly in adulthood or is accompanied by significant anxiety, screaming, night terrors, enuresis, she says, it should be discussed with a doctor.