Understanding Sleep Paralysis, Physiology of Sleep Paralysis, Epidemiology and Treatment
Amir Rasool Bhat, Zubair Ahmad, Qurat Ul Ain Shabir
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation 2025 DOI: 10.51244/ijrsi.2025.120500038 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
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| Key findings | Sleep paralysis is a common condition involving temporary inability to move or speak during sleep-wake transitions. |
Abstract
Sleep paralysis is a strange and sometimes frightening condition that many people experience at least once in their lives. It happens when a person wakes up or falls asleep and finds that they cannot move or speak, even though they are aware of their surroundings. This paper aims to explain sleep paralysis in simple terms, including how the body usually functions during this state, what causes it, and how our body reacts to it.