I've recently discovered that when I am faced with a stressful situation to deal with, or am going through an emotional time in my life (such as now when I'm recovering from a break-up), I tend to find that I sleepwalk. Or at least I think I do, I wake up in various places in the house. Sometimes it's on my floor, or even downstairs. One night I woke up on the couch when I distinctly remember going to bed.
My parents have told me that I sometimes (not always), make noises during these episodes, and have even shouted in my sleep, crying and shielding myself from them when they try and help me. I don't remember ever doing this so I must have done it subconciously.
Would this be described as a night terror? Or is this common in sleepwalking? I'm a little worried because it seems to be getting worse as I get older. I was thinking about looking into medical help but I'm not sure, do you think it's serious enough for that?
Any help would be appreciated, thank you.
