Twenty-two cases of somnambulism showed a great number of concomitant neurotic symptoms of other kinds, infantile character structure, poor marital adjustment and considerable unconscious homosexuality. Most of the cases came from large families with strong sibling rivalries, and showed a mild, gentle disposition during the waking state contrasting with marked hostility

and aggressiveness during somnambulism. Psychotherapy was expedited by the use of sodium amytal. As the somnambulism improved, it was often replaced by other symptoms.