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Why might a person suddenly start talking during sleep when they never used to do it in the past?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Condition: Something has changed in the mental or physical health of that person. I would suggest seeing a mental health or sleep specialist for an evaluation.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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