Understanding Sleepwalking: What Happens While You Wander? Sleepwalking, scientifically known as , is a fascinating but often misunderstood sleep disorder. It occurs during slow-wave sleep —the deepest stage of non-REM (NREM) sleep—usually within the first few hours after you drift off. What exactly is sleepwalking?
It is a "state dissociation" where parts of your brain are awake enough to perform complex actions, while other parts (like the prefrontal cortex, responsible for conscious decision-making) remain fast asleep. Sleepwalking (Somnambulism): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Sleepwalking
Ingeniero Informático, Tec. Sup. Telecomunicaciones.
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