Sleep Paralysis: A Feeling of Terror


What is sleep paralysis? 

Sleep paralysis is the sensation of being awake but immobile during sleep. It happens while a person transitions from wakefulness to sleep. One might be immobile or mute during these changes for a brief moment to several minutes. Others might experience pressure or a feeling of choking. Sleep disorders like narcolepsy may also be accompanied by sleep paralysis. The overwhelming need to sleep that characterizes narcolepsy is brought on by a malfunction with the brain's capacity to control sleep.

Humans have been looking for explanations for this enigmatic paralysis during sleep and the accompanying sensations of panic for a long time.

What does sleep paralysis feel like?

During an episode of sleep paralysis you are conscious of your surroundings but unable to move or speak. You can only breathe and move your eyes. The episodes are made more frightful by the fact that many people hear or see things that aren't there(Hallucinations).



What are the types of sleep paralysis?

Two terms are frequently used by medical professionals to classify occurrences of sleep paralysis.

❍Isolated Sleep Paralysis: These episodes are unrelated to a neurological disorder like narcolepsy which often leads to sleep paralysis.

❍Recurrent Sleep Paralysis: Over time, this syndrome causes numerous episodes of sleep paralysis.

Usually, one of two times can lead to sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is known as hypnagogic or predormital if it happens as you are about to fall asleep. It's known as hypnopompic or postdormital sleep paralysis if it happens as you moving up. 



What is the long-term outlook for people with sleep paralysis?

No research have shown that people who have sleep paralysis would suffer any long-term effects on their health. Although the underlying risk factors, such as anxiety, may increase the likelihood of developing hypertension later in life, there is no evidence of an independent relationship. According to reports, sleep paralysis episodes occur in "waves" and the prognosis is often good if the triggers are successfully addressed.


Coping strategies to help manage sleep paralysis?

Making sleep a priority: Making sure one gets adequate sleep is a simple method to combat sleep paralysis.

Making a sleep schedule: Having a sleep schedule can help someone get sleepy when it's bedtime and it also helps one to fall asleep easily and sleep better.

Sleeping on one's side: Sleeping on one's back increases the risk of experiencing sleep       paralysis. So, sleeping on a side may lower the probability of having an  episode. 

Regular exercise: Exercise can improve one's sleep, but one should avoid doing it too close to bedtime because it is initially energetic.


The specific etiology of sleep paralysis is unknown due to lack of sufficient research in the area. It does however, appear to be linked to excessive stress, exhaustion, and lack of sleep and also severe mental conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

References:

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/

https://www.sleepcycle.com/

https://www.webmd.com/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/

https://www.wikihow.com/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

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