Terror Of Sleep Paralysis

Sleep paralysis occurs when you start to become conscious but your body is still paralysed by sleep.

This happens when you are at the deepest stage of sleep where dreams occur and suddenly there’s a disconnect between the body and mind, so your mind is awake but your body hasn’t caught up and is paralyzed.

Sleep paralysis occurs when your conscious mind wakes up while your body is in a state of rest or atonia. You will be aware of being awake, yet be unable to move a muscle.

It can be an uncomfortable and upsetting experience that makes you feel as though you are trapped in your own body, unable to move or cry out for help. This means the voluntary muscles are paralyzed even when the person’s eyes are open. In addition to feeling sometimes it feels that something is sitting on their chest, to hearing voices or noises.

While in lockdown most people are struggling with many sleep disorders from insomnia, to sleep paralysis. NDMA also share some tips to sleep well and combat sleeping disorders.

Many people experience sleep paralysis at some stage of life and sleep deprivation is one of the most common causes of sleep paralysis. It really is important that you get into a good sleep routine! This will train your body to know when it’s time to sleep, making sure that you get enough hours each night.

Potential causes of sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis can seem unavoidable – it has no officially recognised cause and it’s impossible to predict when it will occur.

However, there are still some steps you can take to minimalize your chances of experiencing the phenomenon-

If you feel these tips don’t work, please consult with your physician for diagnosing and treatment.

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