HEALTH

I sleepwalk almost every night. I never remember it, but my mom tells me about it. Sometimes, I do weird things or even fall.

How can I stop?

Rest assured, sleepwalking is common—17 percent of kids do it! You’ll likely outgrow it, and there’s usually no harm. “Often, sleepwalkers do things like turning on a light, getting dressed or using the bathroom,” says Dr. Mary S. Esther, medical director, Sleep Center at SouthPark, Charlotte, N.C. Be sure your house is safe for your nighttime strolls.

But since you fall? “If the sleepwalker could be injured, your doctor can refer you to a sleep specialist,” says Dr. Esther. “Sometimes medications are used to decrease the number of events or their severity. Also, sleepwalking occurs most often if you are sleep-deprived.” So talk to your mom about seeing a doc, and meantime, don’t let it keep you up at night!

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by GL | 2/1/2016