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Is it possible to be asleep and physically... act out your dream with your hands for more than a few min?
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REM behavior: What you are describing is known as rem behavior disorder. This is possible to do and there is treatment available for it. Smoe benzodiazepines are successful in treating it. See your physician or a sleep specialist who can help you with treatment. You may need a sleep study done. In the mean time make your sleep environment safe by removing sharp objects or things that you can hurt yourself with.
Answered 6/16/2014
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Possible: Ask your doc about a sleep study or actigraphy if you really want to know. Unless you are opting for benign neglect.
Answered 8/4/2013
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