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I draw things in my sleep in occasion. what is this called?
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Parasomnia: There are quite a few parasomnia including walking, talking, sex, writing and eating. To determine if it is rem or nrem would be first step since they are treated differently. Can be brought on by medications or sleep depreivation in some patients.
Answered 12/9/2013
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