Hi,

Thanks for the query

Sleep walking (somnambolism) usually starts in young age and is less likely to cause severe injury. But in some cases, injuries have occurred. Because it occurs during "deep sleep phase" (i.e. NREM stage 3 and 4) of sleep cycle, pain is less likely to be perceived.

Alternatively, these symptoms can occur in multiple personality disorder.

However, if such symptoms have recently started at 59 years of age, then possibility of both the conditions is very unlikely. A qualified psychiatrist will be able to assess the condition and identify the cause if any.

Hope this addresses some of the concerns. I am available for further discussions.

Regards

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I do appreciate for providing additional information. Minor cut can very well be a possibility in sleep walking

As you mentioned, some stress and threatening safety of self in your case brings these symptoms. So, management would be to how this threat of safety (is threat of physical safety or psychological threat) can be handled
- If it is physical threat then it need to be handled socially / legally.
- If psychological threat, then, you need a mental health professional (psychologist or psychotherapist / psychiatrist ) consultation.

I do not feel that you need to consult a doctor specialized in sleep walking.

Hope this answer would help you. I am available for further discussion

Good luck

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Thanks for thanking

I hope the piece of advice would guide you for better health

Good luck

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