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Why do i sleep talk during nights?
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Parasomnia: Sleep talking is a parasomnia that occurs in half of young children and about 5% of adults. Possible causes include substance abuse, high fever, mental health problems, medication reactions and stress.
Answered 2/27/2013
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Not understood: The causes of "somniloquy" aren't known, though tension may increase its frequency. It occurs in about half of children, 5% of adults. Like sleepwalking, it runs in families. It is isn't anything to be worried about.
Answered 12/9/2013
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