Is it harmful to wake someone having a parasomnia episode?

Is it harmful to wake someone having a parasomnia episode?

Irshaad Ebrahim (Medical Director of The London Sleep Centre) gives expert video advice on: What is parasomnia?; Are parasomnias harmful?; How can parasomnias be cured? and more...

The easiest way to cope with someone who is in the midst of a parasomnia is to gently guide them back to bed. Attempting to wake someone suddenly from a parasomnia episode may result in a violent episode, as the person may well be in a deep state of sleep and prone to being violent if woken suddenly.