The child herself is not conscious, nor does she remember playing out this scene from The Exorcist the next day, says Dr. Dahl. He may be a little confused, but he'll probably be coherent. Both night terrors and nightmares tend to run their course and disappear over time. But there are a few techniques you can use to make things easier for your child. But you can make sure the child is safe when it's happening by restraining her if necessary.
Children do sometimes hurt themselves thrashing or running around.
And don't let siblings talk to her about it either. Kids don't remember night terrors. The first time a kid stays up for 12 hours or more, there's more pressure on her sleep system than she's ever had, and it drives her deeply into sleep, deeper than she's ever been. This is a very difficult transition for young children to make, and they often do strange things, like sleepwalking or talking in their sleep,'' says Dr. Dahl. If you have a sleepwalker, safety is the primary concern.