As odd as it may seem, some reports suggest that the act of sleeping is enough to trigger seizures in some people. While a person sleeps, their brain is moving through various stages. Research shows that seizures do not tend to happen during REM sleep, but can occur at any other moment in the cycle. Experts suggest changes in the brain's electrical activity that occur as it moves between sleep stages could be the cause.

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