2022-01-22 16:40:11
Sleep paralysis is a sleep-related parasomnia. It happens immediately after you sleep or when you wake up in the morning, between waking and sleeping. Events are often accompanied by experiences, which are visual, auditory, and sensory experiences. These occur during the transition between sleep and wakefulness, and usually fall into one of three categories:
Target: There are sounds of doors opening, slow footsteps, the shadow of a man, or the sense of a threatening presence in the room.
Incubus: The person feels pressure in the chest, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of being touched, dizzy, or sexually assaulted.
Tower: The sensation of rolling, falling, floating, flying, moving over the human body. During sleep, the body relaxes and the voluntary muscles do not move. This prevents people from harming themselves due to activities during sleep. Sleep paralysis involves disruption of the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep cycle.
The body’s transition to or from REM sleep is not synchronized with the brain. The man’s consciousness is awake, but his body is in a state of morbid sleep. Sleep paralysis can be a symptom of medical problems such as clinical depression disorders, migraines, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension and anxiety.
Sudden sleepiness during the day can be a sign of narcolepsy, a rare brain disorder that causes people to fall asleep or lose muscle control at unexpected or inappropriate times. If stress or anxiety is present, treatment can help relieve symptoms.
There is no specific treatment for sleep paralysis, but stress management, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, and good sleep habits can reduce the chance of sleep paralysis. Chronic stress and sleep disruption can have serious health implications. Healthy sleep habits are not only important for managing sleep paralysis, but for overall health and well-being.
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30/06/2024 19:06
This information should not replace a doctor’s opinion. If you have any questions, consult with professionals.
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