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:
- You feel anxious about your symptoms
- Your symptoms leave you very tired during the day
- Your symptoms keep you up during the night
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