Somnambulism

SOMNAMBULISM Sleep walking is a state of wakefulness in disossociation with a dormant brain. Sleep walking is manifested by a myriad of unconsciously derived unintentional acts that are guided by high cortical and subcortical brain activities during sleep. The sleep walking activities may include sitting up and looking awake, sitting and walking around as reflected in this image, or complex activities such as going to the bathroom, washing clothes, dressing and even driving a car. Rare reports describe incidents of serious injuries, sexual misconduc and violent behavior occuring in adults experiencing somanambulism. Mohamed Buwe Osman Physician ^ Artist