REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He has released several comedy albums, including My Secret Public Album and Thank God for Jokes. In 2005, he was diagnosed with REM sleep behavior disorder. He went to a sleep specialist and was diagnosed after jumping out of a second-story window while dreaming. He has stated that acting out his dreams usually involves fleeing from dangers. He has used this disorder in his comedy, releasing an album and then a movie titled Sleepwalk with Me.