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Who Develops Sleep Paralysis?
Sleep paralysis may run in families. Other factors that may be linked to sleep paralysis include:
- Lack of sleep
- Sleep schedule that changes
- Mental conditions such as stress or bipolar disorder
- Sleeping on the back
- Other sleep problems such as narcolepsy or nighttime leg crames.
- Use of certain medications , such as those for ADHD
- Substance abuse
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What Can I Do About Sleep Paralysis?
There's no need to fear nighttime demons or alien abductors. If you have occasional sleep paralysis, you can take steps at home to control this disorder. Start by making sure you get enough sleep . Do what you can to relieve stress in your life -- especially just before bedtime...
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What Is Sleep Paralysis?
Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes.
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When Does Sleep Paralysis Usually Occur?
Sleep paralysis usually occurs at one of two times.
- If it occurs while you are falling asleep, it's called hypnagogic or predormital sleep paralysis.
- If it happens as you are waking up, it's called hypnopompic or postdormital sleep paralysis.
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What Happens With Hypnagogic Sleep Paralysis?
As you fall asleep, your body slowly relaxes. Usually you become less aware, so you do not notice the change. However, if you remain or become aware while falling asleep, you may notice that you cannot move or speak.
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How Is Sleep Paralysis Diagnosed?
If you find yourself unable to move or speak for a few seconds or minutes when falling asleep or waking up, then it is likely you have isolated recurrent sleep paralysis. Often there is no need to treat this condition.
Check with your doctor if you have any of these concerns:
- Y...
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What Happens With Hypnopompic Sleep Paralysis?
During sleep, your body alternates between REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep. One cycle of REM and NREM sleep lasts about 90 minutes. NREM sleep occurs first and takes up to 75% of your overall sleep time. During NREM sleep, your body relaxes and restores itself. Yo...
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How Is Sleep Paralysis Treated?
Most people need no treatment for sleep paralysis. These treatments may include the following:
- Improving sleep habits -- such as making sure you get six to eight hours of sleep each night
- Using antidepressant medication if it is prescribed to help regulate sleep cy...
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