Why do I talk in my sleep? A sleep psychologist explains

It might seem like a weird thing to do, but more than two-thirds of people have talked in their sleep at some point.

By: Michael R. Nadorff, Mississippi State University, The Conversation

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Published: September 14, 2026

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By Michael R. Nadorff, Mississippi State University

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

Why do people speak while they are sleeping? – Mubina, age 15, Uzbekistan

Everyone sleeps, but not everyone understands much about sleep. One of my favorite parts of being a sleep psychologist is that when people hear what my …

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