11 Weird Things You Do While You're Asleep That You Probably Didn't Know About
bySarah Bunton
Sleep is a wonderful thing and it’s a shame you didn’t truly appreciate the gift of nap time when you were younger. Now, as an adult, sleep is one of the most treasured commodities around. Whether you’re a parent with a cranky newborn or you just aren’t a morning person, bedtime is often most people’s favorite time of day. Why do people love sleep so much? Well, it’s restful, reparative, and can even let you dream. But what about all the weird things you do while you’re asleep? I’m not just talking about the occasional sleep-walk to the fridge for a midnight snack, either.
While on the topic of sleep-walking, it turns out it’s not so rare. According to a recent study published in Neurology, over eight million adults in America sleep-walk at some point in their lives. If you’re anything like me, sleep-walking is mostly harmless and makes for a funny story the next morning when your husband tells you he definitely thought he was about to get a Paranormal Activity ending when he awoke to me standing over him. Hilarious possible possessions and frightened partners aside, there are actually way weirder things you are probably doing in your sleep. Here are 11 strange things you do while sleeping that will make you rethink the whole dreamland thing.