A sleep specialist may suggest adaptations in a patient’s sleep environment including:
* Padding the floor around the bed with a mattress or pillows.
* Padding the corners of nearby furniture.
* Extra window protection.
* The removal of dangerous objects, such as guns or sharp objects, from the bedroom area.
After a diagnosis, a specialist may also suggest that a person experiencing the disorder sleep in a separate room from their bed partner until treatment brings symptoms under control.