Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is a type of parasomnia that affects some adults and, more commonly, children. It refers to when people carry out complex activities while not being fully conscious, normally walking.
If you haven’t experienced it yourself, you may have found a friend or family member sleepwalking. The state between wakefulness and sleep means people can often communicate while sleepwalking and can have open, but glassy, eyes. Not only can it feel deeply unsettling (for both parties), it can also be dangerous, especially if sleepers venture outside of their home.
