Although sleep paralysis is uncommon, you should seek medical attention if:
you regularly experience sleep paralysis
you can't fall asleep because of anxiety or fear of sleep paralysis
What causes sleep paralysis?
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰What causes sleep paralysis?
Sleep paralysis occurs while waking up or, less commonly, falling asleep.
Your sleep pattern is as follows:
Stage 1: The first stage of sleep is called "dozing." Your brain should have 7 minutes to transition from active wakefulness to early sleep.
Stage 2: Your brain needs about 20–30 minutes to reach a state of deep sleep.
Stage 3: You are in deep sleep, usually without any arousals. During this stage, rapid eye movement (REM) occurs and you dream.
What are the risk factors for sleep paralysis?
Sleep paralysis is most common among teenagers and young adults, but other risk factors can increase the likelihood of its occurrence.
Sleep disorders such as narcolepsy
Disturbed sleep-wake cycle
