Sleep actions from medication or possibly a seizure?

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I have been bothered by this since I had my first grand mal in 2010. I constantly find myself waking up confused, sitting up in my bed, usually rubbing my shoulder. I originally thought it was just a dream. Until my fiance started noticing the behavior actually happen. She said I would sit up and just start making a constant motion and I wouldn't respond. This would usually last about 30 seconds. I know that the lack of sleep, especially deep REM can cause seizures in the day. I haven't felt like I truly slept in 3 years. Does anyone have an idea of what this is all about. On a side note does anyone have a suggestion to help me sleep?
 
you maybe could be waking up to a slight sezure or just had one!?
i not sure but when i was little i got confused alot when i woke up my mum told me i never responded and just sat there
im not sure maybe you should ask a nerologist or doc?
 
Worth mentioning to your neurologist -- it could be some sort of nocturnal seizure. You could ask about having an overnight sleep study with EEG done.

Some folks have found that melatonin helps with sleep, but it's important to take a very small dose -- smaller is better (.5 mg dose). And for some people, melatonin, especially in larger doses, can increase seizure activity. Melatonin can be unpredictable that way -- great for some folks, but seizure-provoking for others. Certain foods with tryptophan might help too (warm milk or walnuts).

When you settle in for sleep, try Progressive Relaxation (basically deep diaphragmatic breathing while tensing and relaxing muscles starting with the toes and ending with the head) and/or the Delta Sleep System (CDs designed to produce "good" delta brainwaves associated with sleep).
 
Yeah, I need to mention this to the neurologist, I was expecting to see if I was having possible seizures at night when I get my 5 day EEG. I will try some of the stuff you suggested Nakamova. Thanks everybody.
 
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