Sleep Talking
Informative Speech Outline
Introduction
Just recently, I was informed that I talk, eat and walk in my sleep.
Because this happens in the late hours of the night, most people have no idea that they are doing either of these things unless someone else, such as a roommate or a sleeping partner informs them.
Today I would like to inform you about sleep talking. In his book Sleep Talking, Psychology and Psychophysiology, Dr. Arthur Arkin points out that the closer you are to waking up, the easier it is to remember what was said during your sleep.
First, I will define what sleep talking is, then I will talk about the factors that affect sleep talking and later I will discuss the treatment and ways to cope with sleep talking.
Definition of sleep talking
Sleep talking is talking during hours of sleep without being aware of it
The National Sleep Foundation informs us that sleep talking can be dialogues, monologues, gibberish, or even mumbling.
And yes, sleep talking is an actual disorder. the medical term for it is somniloquy
Transition Statement: Now that we know what sleep talking is, let me explain to you the factors that are related to sleep talking.
Factors that affect sleep talking
According to WebMD, there are many factors that affect sleep talking such as high levels of stress, depression, fever, loss of sleep, day-time drowsiness, and alcohol.
But in most cases, sleep talking is known to run in the family.
It can occur by itself or with other disorders related to sleep such as REM sleep behavior disorder, sleep walking, sleep terrors, and sleep related eating disorder.
Sleep talking can occur during any time of sleep.
The National Sleep Foundation also informs us that the lighter the sleep=more intelligible speech, meaning: in stages 1-2: people may have entire conversations which I will demonstrate in the video stages 3-4: moans and gibberish
It is known that sleep talking is more common in men and children but anyone can experience it.
Introduction
Just recently, I was informed that I talk, eat and walk in my sleep.
Because this happens in the late hours of the night, most people have no idea that they are doing either of these things unless someone else, such as a roommate or a sleeping partner informs them.
Today I would like to inform you about sleep talking. In his book Sleep Talking, Psychology and Psychophysiology, Dr. Arthur Arkin points out that the closer you are to waking up, the easier it is to remember what was said during your sleep.
First, I will define what sleep talking is, then I will talk about the factors that affect sleep talking and later I will discuss the treatment and ways to cope with sleep talking.
Definition of sleep talking
Sleep talking is talking during hours of sleep without being aware of it
The National Sleep Foundation informs us that sleep talking can be dialogues, monologues, gibberish, or even mumbling.
And yes, sleep talking is an actual disorder. the medical term for it is somniloquy
Transition Statement: Now that we know what sleep talking is, let me explain to you the factors that are related to sleep talking.
Factors that affect sleep talking
According to WebMD, there are many factors that affect sleep talking such as high levels of stress, depression, fever, loss of sleep, day-time drowsiness, and alcohol.
But in most cases, sleep talking is known to run in the family.
It can occur by itself or with other disorders related to sleep such as REM sleep behavior disorder, sleep walking, sleep terrors, and sleep related eating disorder.
Sleep talking can occur during any time of sleep.
The National Sleep Foundation also informs us that the lighter the sleep=more intelligible speech, meaning: in stages 1-2: people may have entire conversations which I will demonstrate in the video stages 3-4: moans and gibberish
It is known that sleep talking is more common in men and children but anyone can experience it.