Sleep paralysis

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Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak that occurs directly after falling asleep or waking up. While the states of sleep and wakefulness are usually clearly defined and distinct, conditions like sleep paralysis can blur these boundaries. Individuals maining consciousness during episodes,  which frequently involve troubling hallucinations and a sensation of suffocation. 

Types of sleep paralysis:

• Isolated sleep paralysis: These one-off sleep paralysis episodes are not connected to an underlying diagnosis of narcolepsy,  a neurological disorder that prevents the brain from properly controlling wakefulness,  which often leads to sleep paralysis. 

• Recurrent sleep paralysis: This condition involves multiple sleep paralysis can be associated with narcolepsy. 

Does sleep paralysis have a meaning? 


The perception of sleep paralysis episodes has been found to vary significantly based on a person's cultural context. Atonia is often distressing and troubling hallucinations can make episodes even more disturbing. For this reason around 90% of episodes are associated with fear. Episodes can last from few seconds to 20 minutes and average length is around 6 mins.

In most cases, episodes end on their own but occasionally are interrupted by anothee person's touch or voice or by intense effort to move that overpower atonia. 

How common is sleep paralysis:

Researchers have found out that about 20% of people suffer from sleep paralysis in some point of their life. 

Treatments for sleep paralysis: There are number of techniques to improve sleep hygiene for better nightly rest: 

• Establish a routine: Follow the same schedule for sleeping and waking up every day. Try to sleep early and wake up on time. Avoid stay ul  late night. 

•Optimize your sleep space: Arrange your bed with good bedsheet, comfortable mattress and pillow for your needs. Limit the light and keep the room calm and sound free.

• Decrease substance use: decrease amount of alcohol or caffeine intake. 

• Remove distractions: Put away electronic devices like phones, tablets and laptop atleast one hour before bed. 






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