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 January 1, 2025 DOI: 10.51244/ijrsi.2025.120500038 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractSleep paralysis is a common condition where a person temporarily cannot move or speak while falling asleep or waking up, despite being aware of their surroundings. This paper explains the condition in simple terms, describing how the body normally functions during sleep paralysis, what causes it, and how the body reacts.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | 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.