confusional

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Confusional arousal is an extreme form of sleep inertia, analogous to the pediatric phenomenon of “sleep drunkenness,” when kids awake from deep sleep, stumble aimlessly around their home, and sometimes talk gibberish.

From Slate • Feb. 20, 2013

Confusional arousals: People may be agitated, aggressive and unable to waken fully, talk clearly or respond to questions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2010