And whether spilling deep dark secrets is the norm.
, tells SELF. In fact, Dr. Dimitriu says talking in your sleep is most often harmless and happens once or twice in a person's life.
So, what are some of these unusual or undesirable talking events? Well, if you’re wondering how weird things can get, ask anyone who shares a bed with someone who rattles off gibberish or has entire conversations while sleeping. They’ll most likely tell you it can get pretty bizarre. But don’t take our word for it. Check out what people are saying on“My brother was coming out of a medical procedure, kind of half-awake, and said ‘Dr. Pepper is not a real doctor!’ and then went back to sleep.
“My fiance opened her eyes, looked at me stone-faced and said, ‘Play a job when you eat so you can block out the sun,’ then rolled back over. Confused, I said, ‘What?’ She immediately repeated herself in a slightly annoyed tone. Again I said, ‘...what?’ To which she replied, ‘Ugh, never mind.’ I still wonder what she was trying to tell me.
Sleep talking often co-occurs with other sleep disturbances like sleep walking, teeth grinding, and nightmares, according to theSome people may be more susceptible than others genetically. If any family members carry on at night, you might be more likely than someone without a family history to start talking in your sleep.