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writes:I’ve problem with my friend. I've asked this on other sites already, but no one seems to take it seriously. We’re both students and we share the same dormitory room. The thing is that he’s sleepwalker. He gets up almost every night and walks around the room. Although I’m guy, I’m so afraid of him. I know that it’s not his fault and I know that he has no control over it, but still. Some of you might think that I’m a total coward and that I’m making a big deal over nothing, but if you would have seen him, you would probably think differently. He’s moving like a zombie with his eyes so empty that all I can do is sit silently in the corner of my bed and watch. I’m too scared to approach him. Usually he walks for some fifteen minutes, sometimes even more. I’ve read and heard that sleepwalkers can unawares kill people who are with them, so I’m kind of afraid about my own safety. Lots of times I’ve thought about changing my room, so I can live with someone who actually sleeps during the night. I cannot sleep myself, I'm awakened by the slightest sound he makes. but I’m also worried about him a bit. Although he scares me, I’m trying to care about him a bit. I always lock our door so he cannot leave the room, I put away everything sharp and move things like chairs out of his way so he doesn’t trip over. I’m worried that some other guy that he’ll live with, will not do it. He’s a really nice guy and every morning he asks me did he sleepwalk and apologizes about it. It’s touching, but when the night comes and he gets up again, I’m ready to pee my pants. What should I do? Reply to this Question
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reader, Daisy_Daisy  +, writes (17 November 2012):
 I also doubt he'll do anything dangerous while he's sleep walking (at least not to you, but he could be putting himself in danger if he jumps out of the window or something).
It's good that you're looking after him but it's affecting your sleep and therefore your daytime performance. And he's not your responsibility. He knows he does it, but does he realise the extent of it and how worried you are (you could video him one night)? Does he take any treatment for it? Because I think he should certainly consider it.
He might be offered a room on his own in light of his medical condition, and he needs to make sure it's safe (his responsibility/ the university's, not yours).
You're being a good friend but you should move rooms.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (17 November 2012):
 It's very rare for sleepwalkers to be dangerous to others so I seriously doubt you are in danger... he's more likely to hurt himself.
If he knows he's a sleepwalker has he sought treatment for it? I mean have you asked him how his parents dealt with it since it probably has occurred for years now.
IF he is NEW to sleepwalking (i.e. he did not do it at home or as a child, then he must go to the doctor and get a workup as this is new behavior. If it's old behavior then he should be able to reassure you about it...
It would not be wrong of you to seek a different room since you are a light sleeper and clearly he is not.
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