Talking in sleep

Most people who have kept a dog have witnessed it bark while it is obviously dreaming. Talking or shouting during a disturbing or active dream is common to humans also. Some people sleep talk so frequently, they worry in case they disturb the sleep of others, or say things they regret. In some cases they will even respond to questions. One such person told me that she went to her mother’s room and asked her about whether of not to get married. The dreamer was single, so the subject of the talk may have been bothering her. Perhaps the most prolific and creative of sleep talkers was Edgar Cayse. See: Movements during sleep.

Some people talk so much they like to records themselves. Here is a little sample of a wife’s reporting.

Adam talked his head off last night, and I put a bunch aside for a quiet night. But these three were right in a row. It’s like STM went through an entire relationship over the course of 5 minutes…

“Okay. Brace yourself. I can’t be held responsible for the fallout. You ready? I Like You. Yeah, rock ‘n roll.”

“Oh. We’ve got to get out of  here. There’s a giant Aye Aye coming – and he’s Pissed Off!”