Sleep talking Problem: Do you talk in your sleep?

Sleep talking: Do you talk in your sleep?

Sleep talking is one of a group of sleep problems known as the parasomnias (which includes sleepwalking and night terrors). Many of us occasionally mutter or grunt in our sleep, but it's not that common to speak at any length or frequently (and very rare to talk night after night as your partner does).

However, some people seem to be more prone to talking at length during their sleep.

Variability of Sleep talking

All sleep talking episodes vary but typically the person starts while in deep sleep (level 3 and 4 sleep) but not necessarily just during rapid eye movement sleep, as has been suggested.