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JessiccaSexomnia - Something that gals (especially) ought to know
July 16th 2007 01:21
“Everybody lies.” That’s what the infamous character Dr. Gregory House who everyone hates like to say. Yes, I am recently addicted to the series “House” thanks to my hair stylist’s boss who lend me the DVDs over the weekend.
True that we can say that everyone lie, but when something happen that you did and you didn’t know and you definitely claimed that you didn’t do it, is something we all need to look into.
This brings me to an interesting episode about a female patient complains about tiredness and rashes, later discovered that they are hickeys. She strongly claimed that she did not have sex for a year yet her body tells her that she just miscarriage.
What is this episode is teaching us? That sleepwalking exists, and having sex during sleepwalking also exists. It is called Sexomia, from where I found after googling around the Internet. It is one type of sexual disorder, also can be in the category of Parasomnias ('around sleep' are a group of undesirable, episodic events that usually occur during sleep, or are exaggerated by sleep. These are usually physical events in which a visual movement is present like for e.g. sleep walking – www.medindia.com).
What happens when you have sexomia?
In the case of sexsomnia, the problem is usually a "disorder of arousal" from non-dream sleep. This means that people are partially aroused from deep sleep, resulting in a "twilight sleep-wake state" where they unconsciously act, with seriously impaired judgment. (Reuters)
It manifestations include sexual vocalizations, masturbation, fondling another person, intercourse, and assaultive sexual behaviours.
According to Medindia.com’s news, there are reports to several rapes have been associated with this sleep state.
Therefore it is very crucial that everyone should be aware of this sleeping / sexual disorder.
But fear not. It is not the end of the world – for it can be treated.
“It's important to know that it's treatable. A physician would do a family history, and a partner sleep history. Most of the patients in our review did have a very rich history of parasomnias, such as sleepwalking, sleep-talking. Most responded to standard therapy, which includes medication such as benzodiazepines and klonipin,” Schenck adds confidently, a psychiatrist at the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center and the Hennepin County Medical Center, who has been studying bizarre sleep-related disorders for the past 20 years. (www.medindia.com)| 108 |
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Comment by Jessicca
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I also have doubts in this until I read about it from Reuters and also remembered that my own late grandmother used to have sleeping disorders (not sexomnia) such as waking up cooking noodles to eat (my mom witnessed it) and not remembering it the next day.
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I believe those bits it's the SEXOMANIA I'm having trouble with.
Sleep TIGHT.
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Comment by Jessicca
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Kylie is right, it's bizarre, but it can still happen. Just that a lot of people will feel shameful and keep it to themselves.
The more important is if anyone has it, needs to identify it, face it and solve it. But how many people out there would really face it? It's hard but it can still be treated.
Hi Kylie,
Indeed it is weird, and it can get weirder and weirder judging from our different sorts of social stress around us everywhere. As long as we are not being sucked into it entirely, our mind can still be sane.
Thank you so much for stopping by. ^_^
Have a blessed Monday
Jessicca
Comment by Anonymous
Season 3 is out. Bet you'll get your hands on those DVDs.
Interesting yet scary post you have got there.
Take care
Lay-In
Comment by RAS
Since then i have tried it on friends... I dont walk around like the girl on house but if someone is in my bed it sometimes happens. I am yet to work out what brings on the episodes... The worst part for me is that if i ever have kids i will never be able to let them sleep in my room!
It is unpredictable and i have no idea how many ties it has happened in my life... For me it is not a problem... I warn people if they are sharing a bed with me and tell them just to roll me over as it stops once i am disturbed...
I hope thats a bit of an insite... I do feel for the people that have had charges pressed against them, because there is no intent... and for a long time i didnt even know i had it... (no complaints from the partner!) So???
Comment by Anonymous
I have informed each person I start dating after the possibility of falling asleep around them might occur, and for the most part they've been quite understanding. Once they know, it's come more off as "cute" then creepy, which is good as I would be devastated to offend them.
Hope that's useful.
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It doesnt have to be a problem though as long as you can make the biggest step admit to yourself then seek help as I am doing.
I guess it's like ghosts- you never really believe that it exists until it happens to you.
Comment by Anonymous
I hope that you manage to seek help and hope that you can restore your marriage with your love one.
I am sure if she truly loves you she can understand and be supportive, besides you are going to be a father in a few months time!
All the best!
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Comment by Anonymous
I wasn't too worried about this, until he started saying things that were well out of character for him. once he finished he rolled over and went "back" to sleep.
I asked him about it the next morning and he has no recollection of either time (it happened twice in one night) he's really embarrassed by this so i don't want to push the issue for him.
But for me is it better to just try and wake him up? or just roll over and wait for him to finish?
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Coping with sexomnia can be tough, especially when you hear some of the things that you have been saying or doing during the night. (Although some of it can be quite funny). I've always tried be open and told partners about what I do, even before I heard of sexomnia as a condition. Don't be embarrased or afraid to talk about it, understanding your own triggers is key in dealing with sexomnia. Talking about it is the only way to find all of these out.
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both me and my boyfiend have this condition. i know your probably thinking what are the chances but its very true. ive woken up having sex with my partner a few times. sometimes he has to inform me of what happened and sometimes i have to inform him. usually we just laugh it off.
just this morning we both woke up with no underwear on and neither of us can remember how they came off. literally nothing as far as we're aware we slept the whole night through.
to be honest theres no general rule with us when it will or wont happen.
it doesnt affect us as a couple though at all though. because we have always talked about it in a light manner. all i can say is talk about it. if it goes too far then do not hesitate to seek help.
Comment by Anonymous
And I have been sexually active now for about 5 years.
I'll wake up during sex and even fall back asleep while it's still happening.
Just recently my fiance said I came onto him and I just remember vividly waking up scared.
He had thought I was awake the whole time and then realized I was sleeping and freaked out and stopped.
What's wierd is he's actually had a spell a few times too, before I ever did.
But he'll sleep straight through the whole thing.
and I know what you mean by the trance thing, their face just looks empty it's creepy.
It doesn't bother me that it happens, when it does it's only about twice a month.
It just freaks me out that all of that's going on and I'm able to sleep right through it.