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Why do some people sleepwalk? My mother has said
I do this now and then.

Should I be concerned? I usually just look out the kitchen window for a few minutes and go back to bed.
Its only happened a couple of times.

I don't think it's bad. You're just looking out the kitchen window, it's not like you're harming anyone or yourself. One time, my cousin was sleeping at his friends' house across the street, and he slept walked home. Everyone woke up the next morning, freaking out because they didn't know where he was. My aunt did that once too, she started walking up the street, and someone brought her home. If you do anything like this, then maybe you should be a bit concerned.
Sometimes it's hereditary. It could also be due to stress, sleep deprivation, illnesses, chaotic sleeping schedule, or alcohol intoxication.
This site has a lot of information. It gives ways to try to prevent it, medication, causes, an overveiw, and a bunch of other things:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sleepwalking/article_em.htm

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(Rating: 5) Wow! I hope I stay inside. Thanks for the personal experience info. And I will look at this website too. Thank you so much for answering.
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