Sleepwalking or "Somnambulism," is a kind of parasomnia which has medico-legal implications. Sleepwalking commonly occurs in the initial third phase of a night's sleep. Sleepwalking or somnambulism typically manifests during the slow-wave cycle of sleep, also called as Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) Sleep. In certain rare cases, victims may walk during a day- time nap.Sleepwalking events can be di ... Read More

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