You may or may not realize you’re sleep talking but anyone within earshot will have no doubt. Chances are that they’ll make their feelings known, which means you’ll need to be on the lookout for ideas on how to stop talking in your sleep. Here are some ideas to help you cut down your sleep talking.
Have a word with your doctor
There’s a chance that your sleep talking is a sign of something that needs dealing with by the medical profession. It makes sense to book an appointment with your doctor in case this is just the tip of the iceberg and something more serious is hiding beneath.
Cut down on your stress levels
Sleep talking is often associated with higher than usual stress levels in your life. Everyone reacts differently to stress and nattering away while you’re asleep is one of the ways that it shows up. Learn to take time out to relax every now and then. And consciously wind down as bed time approaches, rather than playing Call of Duty until seconds before you hit the sack. Maybe have a warm drink before going to sleep and do something relaxing that doesn’t tax your mind while you sit back and enjoy your drink.
Change your pillow
There are all sorts of different pillows available. If yours has long since lost it’s fluffiness then it could well be due for a change anyway. Take a look at some of the purpose designed herbal pillows which are made to help you to relax and sleep better.
Only use sleeping pills if really necessary
Sleeping pills may or may not help your sleep talking but, like any artificial medication, they’re not normally the final answer. They can work as a short term solution – maybe if you’re going through a high stress time at work, school or college – but it’s not good practice to use them on a longer term basis.
Keep a sleep diary
Jot down what you do in the hour or two before you go to sleep, how many times you wake up unexpectedly at night and how you feel in the morning. This may help you to spot a pattern that in turn can answer the question of how to stop talking in your sleep. It probably won’t take many nights to do this before something leaps out at you as the cause of your problem.