Connect
REM sleep behavior disorder
Has anyone had experience with dealing with REM sleep behavior disorder? After suffering a ruptured brain aneurism ten months ago, and physically recovering, my husband has developed what looks like REM sleep disorder. I can’t wake him most days, and when he wakes, he appears to be unable to get out of his dream. He talks to people in his dream, makes gestures, even walks and eats. When he finally comes out of it, he has no memory of doing it. I am at a loss. No one seems to be able to recommend a course of action or an rx that works. Need help.
Like
Helpful
HugInterested in more discussions like this? Go to the Sleep Health Support Group.
Connect
You cannot get up and walk around with RSBD… my understanding is that you fall to the floor when you try and walk. My husband remembers his dreams, quite vivid usually. They do seem to be mixed a little with reality upon walking, but he snaps out of it rather quickly.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
2 ReactionsFor me the nightmares wake me up in bed. Fortunately I had only one instance of jumping out of bed. In that case I hit my head on the nightstand. RBD is a terrible condition. I am making some lifestyle choices which I hope will help. Eliminated alcohol, changing some meds and adjustments to TV/social media consumption. Time will tell.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
2 Reactions