Sleep paralysis 🛏️ 💤 Zzz

Suffering from sleep paralysis is a horrible experience. Below I have listed what it is, the causes, and how to overcome it. I have also shared a short video about it, which was very interesting. For anyone who suffers from sleep paralysis, I recommend reading this post and watching the video. If you are not someone who suffers with it, I still recommend you to watch the video and read this post for educational purposes. 

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  What is sleep paralysis?- Sleep paralysis usually occurs while you are falling asleep or upon awakening. It often lasts between 2-3 minutes. It is the feeling of being conscious but having the inability to speak or move. Often, you feel like you are choking and you feel severe anxiety. Sometimes, it could also cause you to hallucinate. It is a scary experience.   

  What causes sleep paralysis?-  Insomnia and being deprived from sleep can cause it. Often not getting enough sleep causes it. Non-regular sleeping patterns may cause it as well. Narcolepsy is a condition where one falls asleep at inappropriate times, without any control, and this could cause it as well. Even sleeping on your back could cause sleep paralysis or it could be inherited from family history of sleep paralysis.   

  How to avoid sleep paralysis?- Try sleeping at a regular time every day and do not take any caffeine before going to bed. Try to get enough sleep and stay away from depression or stress!! Sleep in a comfortable environment. If your sleep paralysis is severe, go and see a doctor.     

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