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Hi Laura,

Sleepwalking may be inherited, too. It doesn't necessarily mean that there is a psychological problem but stress can be a very important factor. I would talk to my doctor about the sleepwalking since it occurs so frequently. You seem to suggest an emotional connection to sleepwalking but it can arise out of some medical conditions.

Here's some resources that may help:

• The National Sleep Foundation can help you find a sleep center in your area.

• Sleep Disorder Channel has a forum for people who walk in their sleep.

• The Stress Management Channel offers a lot of great information about managing stress that can help.

-- Contributed by: Ella Rain

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I am a regular sleepwalker, it happens about 2-4 times a week. It terrifies my boyfriend and I am so afraid that I'll do something to him in my sleep. I've heard that's happened on rare occassions - people murdering friends or family. I sometimes go to sleep after we've had a fight and I'm still mad at him and I don't know if that means if I want to hurt him subconciously I will. I've been sleepwalking since I was about 13. If stress is one of the causes it's not surprising since I am stressed all the time but I can't change that.

-- Contributed by: Lara

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Hi Angelica, Sleepwalking can be disturbing and it can affect people of nearly all ages. The best approach is to talk to your parents about seeing your doctor about the problem. You may participate in a sleep study to try to help determine why your sleepwalking occurs.

-- Contributed by: Ella Rain

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i sleepwalk all the time and i am 12 years old. my mom tells me i do it all the time. one night my mom said i had came to the stair case just standing. then i woke up with diffrent pants on. im scared

-- Contributed by: angelica
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