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Rolling and kicking in bed
by: Sally on Mon, Aug 11 2008

I can’t seem to find the right description for some mysterious movements that I have made in my sleep over the last 2 weeks.

My partner has told me how I’ve been rolling backwards and forward repeatedly. He’s only been aware of it because either I’ve been shaking the bed in the process or he’s got in my way and I’ve subsequently elbowed him or kicked him. This has happened at least 5 times over the last 2 weeks. In the morning I have no recollection and seem to feel fine. It also seems to happen at the around the same time - between 4.15 and 4.30am.

Can anybody help me determine what this is and also if it is potential detrimental in anyway?

I hardly drink alcohol, I’m not on any medication and I don’t usually drink any caffeine before going to bed.

Many thanks.

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Fri, Jan 23 2009
Just been diagnosed with RBD. During the past year have had episodes of kicking, pulling hair, and grabbing my wife around her neck. Very scary for he...Read
Thu, Oct 16 2008
Wow! This is so like what happens with my partner. I was beginning to think he was the only one like this. I assume it is symptoms of REM Behavior ...Read

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Acting out when asleep - by Ellen - (Tue, Aug 19 2008)
My husband began acting out during sleep almost 2 years ago, and has become progressively more active with time. He started out talking, shouting, cursing, kicking and waving his arms; then progressed to putting his hands on me as if pinning down an intruder, grabbing my leg and shouting about capturing a snake. [more..]
Rolling and kicking in bed - by Sally - (Mon, Aug 11 2008)
I can’t seem to find the right description for some mysterious movements that I have made in my sleep over the last 2 weeks. [more..]

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