#1926 hey sabbath, pls explain sleep paralysis? It happened to me at 7am this morning and was terrifying. Heard a high pitch ringing in my ear, then I couldnt move at all..while that was happening, I saw a dark shadow by my door lurching into my closet..some ppl say its a spirit, while others say its UR own soul trying to get back in ur body when ur half asleep.. All I know is that it was scary as hell and left me exhausted. Any thoughts? ADMIN(~Sabbath):Feeling like you are awake but unable to move? You might have even felt afraid but could not call for help? This condition is called sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis may leave you feeling frightened, especially if you also see or hear things that arent really there.Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. Sleep paralysis may accompany other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is an overpowering need to sleep caused by a problem with the brains ability to regulate sleep. Is Sleep Paralysis a Symptom of a Serious Problem? Sleep researchers conclude that, in most cases, sleep paralysis is simply a sign that your body is not moving smoothly through the stages of sleep. Rarely is sleep paralysis linked to deep underlying psychiatric problems. Over the centuries, symptoms of sleep paralysis have been described in many ways and often attributed to an evil presence: unseen night demons in ancient times, the old hag in Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, and alien abductors. Almost every culture throughout history has had stories of shadowy evil creatures that terrify helpless humans at night. People have long sought explanations for this mysterious sleep-time paralysis and the accompanying feelings of terror. Who Develops Sleep Paralysis? Up to as many as four out of every 10 people may have sleep paralysis. This common condition is often first noticed in the teen years. But men and women of any age can have it. Sleep paralysis may run in families. Other factors that may be linked to sleep paralysis include: 1.Lack of sleep 2.Sleep schedule that changes 3.Mental conditions such as stress or bipolar disorder 4.Sleeping on the back 5.Other sleep problems such as narcolepsy or nighttime leg cramps 6.Use of certain medications 7.Substance abuse What Can I Do About Sleep Paralysis? Theres no need to fear nighttime demons or alien abductors. If you have occasional sleep paralysis, you can take steps at home to control this disorder. Start by making sure you get enough sleep. Do what you can to relieve stress in your life -- especially just before bedtime. Try new sleeping positions if you sleep on your back. And be sure to see your doctor if sleep paralysis routinely prevents you from getting a good nights sleep.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:19:29 +0000
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