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Doctor's have recently starting looking at a person's potassium level for the reason they have sleep paralysis. Many doctor's believe there is a big dip in a persons potassium level in their blood which accounts for the paralysis. But it may prove impossible to test because it's almost extremely difficult to take that person's blood while they are experiencing one of the episode's. By the time the episode has passed the blood's potassium level has normalized.
The truth is, nobody really knows what causes sleep paralysis (SP). Everybody has their opinions though, from demons and aliens to malnutrition and too much TV.
Since I was young (about 8 years old) I began having sleep paralysis. It only happened very few times when I was young but when I was about 22 I had an extremely terrible and long lasting period of SP. It would happen several times a night every night enough times so that I was afraid to fall asleep.
Most of my episodes only involved periods where I was awake (or felt awake) and my eyes opened but I couldn't move at all. I could move my eyes around and see things like the time on the clock. It was also rather difficult to breathe and I had to concentrate heavily on it. Eventually one or more extremities would be able to move and I would either "swing" myself awake or breathe in often and deep enough that I awoke with a loud GASP!
The SP period started after I began doing meditation and concentrating on "numbing" parts of my body like my arms and legs (which I was rather successful at). I began doing this after I injured my forearm while working out. It hurt for several days but there were times I was able to concentrate and disconnect all feeling from my arm and fall asleep.
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∙ 13y agoSleep Paralysis is a spiritual phenomenon, related to demonic activity (ignore the medical 'experts'). Drugs, meditation, and other kinds of eastern spirituality will open the gates, but its easy to close. Go to StopSleepParalysis.org for research and instructions.
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What is the cause for sleep paralysis among teenagers?
One of the main causes and reasons for sleep paralysis is that the brain is not moving smoothly between the stages of sleep. Very rarely is the sleep paralysis linked to any psychiatric problems.
Can you be awake during sleep paralysis?
yes, but as i see your only awake in your nightmare...that also causes sleep paralysis ..
How can you get yourself into the stae of sleep paralysis?
Sleep paralysis is not recognized as a pleasant experience, and the person does not usually have much control over whether they go into this state or not. While there are things you can do to make it less likely to suffer from sleep paralysis, there is not much to do to "get yourself into" this condition. I would not advise trying to impose any of the "causes" listed at the end of this article. Sleep paralysis is a disorder characterized by the inability to move upon falling asleep or waking up. Sleep paralysis occurs as a person is moving in our out of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and is the result of a premature disconnection between the brain and body. While the brain and body normally disconnect during REM sleep, those who suffer from sleep paralysis experience the disconnection as they are about to enter or exit REM instead. Symptoms of sleep paralysis include: * Sensations of noise or smells * Feelings of levitation * Inability to move the body * Feelings of terror * Images of intruders Sleep paralysis can be caused by any incident that disrupts normal REM patterns, including jet lack, insomnia, inconsistent sleep hygiene, and brain injury.
Why don't i have sleep paralysis anymore?
Sleep paralysis can come while sleep deprived or during periods of high stress. You may not experience sleep paralysis anymore because you are getting more needed sleep or no longer in a period of high stress. Sleep paralysis is the inability to move your body when falling asleep or while waking up. The sensation can be very scary. While 1/3rd of ALL people have experienced sleep paralysis at one time or another in their life, it usually goes away. Individuals who experience sleep paralysis consistently and frequently may have a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.
What disorder would cause paralysis or seizures only when asleep?
Although not associated with seizures, you may be thinking of sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is a disorder characterized by the inability to move upon falling asleep or waking up. Sleep paralysis occurs as a person is moving in our out of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and is the result of a premature disconnection between the brain and body. While the brain and body normally disconnect during REM sleep, those who suffer from sleep paralysis experience the disconnection as they are about to enter or exit REM instead. Symptoms of sleep paralysis include: * Sensations of noise or smells * Feelings of levitation * Inability to move the body * Feelings of terror * Images of intruders Sleep paralysis can be caused by any incident that disrupts normal REM patterns, including jet lack, insomnia, inconsistent sleep hygiene, and brain injury. The best way to banish sleep paralysis is to reestablish normal REM patterns. Going to bed and rising at the same time every day will reintroduce a normal brain-body connection.
Can muscle relaxers induce sleep paralysis?
Yes, you can induce sleep paralysis by relaxing. Here's how to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb8eGsu_nX4
Why do you have sleep paralysis?
Sleep paralysis is a disorder characterized by the inability to move upon falling asleep or waking up. Sleep paralysis occurs as a person is moving in our out of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and is the result of a premature disconnection between the brain and body. While the brain and body normally disconnect during REM sleep, those who suffer from sleep paralysis experience the disconnection as they are about to enter or exit REM instead.Symptoms of Sleep ParalysisSymptoms of sleep paralysis include: Sensations of noise or smellsFeelings of levitationInability to move the bodyFeelings of terrorImages of intrudersCauses of Sleep ParalysisSleep paralysis can be caused by any incident that disrupts normal REM patterns, including jet lack, insomnia, inconsistent sleep hygiene, and brain injury. Treatment of Sleep ParalysisThe best way to banish sleep paralysis is to reestablish normal REM patterns. Going to bed and rising at the same time every day will reintroduce a normal brain-body connection. TreatmentThis is very spiritual phenomenon, and it can be resolved instantly, even though most people are trying to put it in the medical realm. Go to StopSleepParalysis.org for some easy steps to fix it on your own, without wasting your money.
What are the release dates for Sleep-Paralysis - 2004?
Sleep-Paralysis - 2004 was released on: Australia: 1 May 2004 USA: 28 March 2006
A Little Known Sleep Disorder- Sleep Paralysis ?
Many people suffer from the sleep disorder known as sleep paralysis. This disorder occurs when people are in the REM state, known as rapid eye movement. In sleep paralysis, the individual becomes aware that they are waking up before the body does, causing a paralysis of the limbs. While the experience can be frightening, it is not dangerous, and may last anywhere from just a few seconds to a few minutes or more.
Why can't you move when you wake up?
The feeling of being unable to move when one awakens is caused by "sleep paralysis." This is the normal condition of the body while sleeping, that prevents dreamers from getting out of bed and acting out the movements of their dreams. Sometimes the mind begins to wake up before the physical sleep paralysis subsides, resulting in the sensation of being awake but unable to move. Along with the feeling of paralysis might be the sense that a shadowy figure is lurking nearby. More people are becoming aware of sleep paralysis as information about this interesting phenomenon circulates via the Internet.
What are the release dates for Sleep Paralysis - 2013 II?
Sleep Paralysis - 2013 II was released on: USA: 3 October 2013 (Minneapolis Underground Film Festival)
Why do you speak in dreams?
Talking in your sleep is a common phenomenon because the muscles of the throat and voice (as well as the muscles controlling eye movement) are not shut down by sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is a natural, mild paralysis that prevents movement of the limbs during sleep. Disruption of sleep paralysis can result in sleep walking.
