Doctors reveal the reason why some people talk in their sleep

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There can be very good reasons why you can’t sleep well at night. In some cases, the feeling of not being rested can be a symptom of serious health problems, while in other cases, it may simply be the full moon.

Some people also have a wide range of sleep habits, which include talking in their sleep. If you’re one of those people who talk in their sleep and wonder why your body does it, we’ll tell you.

Is it normal to talk in your sleep?
Talking in your sleep is called somniloquy, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that it is very common.

Livestrong quotes Kelly Glazer Baron, clinical psychologist and director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at the University of Utah, who explains that occasional conversations during sleep are normal and usually not a cause for concern:

If the discussions [during sleep] are occasional and not accompanied by other sleep problems, there’s probably nothing to worry about.
Reasons why you talk in your sleep
However, talking in your sleep can also mean that something is wrong in your body. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this can mean the following:

Factors such as stress or alcohol can affect the body by interfering with sleep, causing you to talk in your sleep. This can be counteracted by keeping regular sleep schedules and establishing habits such as limiting alcohol consumption, limiting time before a screen before bed, avoiding caffeine and exercising.
Obstructive sleep apnea: Sleep apnea is a condition in which you stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. This can cause you to wake up several times a night, your sleep to be disturbed, and you to talk in your sleep.
REM sleep disorder: This is a disorder in which people tend to act or even vocalize (e.g. speaking, swearing, laughing, screaming) or make movements (e.g. hitting, kicking, grabbing) in response to a violent dream.
Post-traumatic stress syndrome: Your mental health can also affect your sleep and its quality.
These factors are by no means exhaustive. If sleepwalking significantly affects your life and health, you should see a healthcare professional immediately.