Sleep paralysis is a sleep disorder characterized by the inability to move or talk upon waking, often linked to factors such as insufficient sleep, irregular sleep schedules, and mental stress. The sleep cycle consists of multiple phases, including REM and non-REM sleep, with episodes of paralysis typically lasting a few seconds and potentially accompanied by hallucinations or fear. The author shares personal experiences of having two episodes of sleep paralysis.
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Sleep paralysis is a sleep disorder characterized by the inability to move or talk upon waking, often linked to factors such as insufficient sleep, irregular sleep schedules, and mental stress. The sleep cycle consists of multiple phases, including REM and non-REM sleep, with episodes of paralysis typically lasting a few seconds and potentially accompanied by hallucinations or fear. The author shares personal experiences of having two episodes of sleep paralysis.
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SLEEP PARALYSIS
By: Maria Veronica
SLEEP PARALYSIS Sleep paralysis Is a sleep disorder in which you can’t move or talk when you barely fall
May be related to this disorder
-Not getting enough sleep -Not having a regular schedule to sleep -Mental stress -sleeping with your mouth open SLEEP CYCLES two-phase cycle of sleep is crossed This cycle restarts every 80 to 100 minutes, usually going through 4 to 6 cycles per night
Dream R.E.M Dream No R.E.M
(Rapid eye movement) (No Rapid eye movement)
Sends signals to the muscles
our body is relaxed suddenly wakes up CAN BE QUITE TERRIFYING
This episodes last from a few seconds
End on their own
May have feelings like
dream a or allucinations
FEAR MY EXPERIENCE I have had 2 episodes throughout my life ¿have you had a sleep paralysis ?