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Sleep paralysis is a strange and often frightening condition that occurs when the mind wakes up, but the body remains temporarily unable to move. During these episodes, a person may feel fully conscious yet unable to speak, move, or react. The experience can last a few seconds or several minutes and often happens while falling asleep or waking up.
Many people report intense sensations, such as pressure on the chest, difficulty breathing, or the feeling that someone else is in the room. Hallucinations—visual, auditory, or sensory—are also common, making the episode feel even more distressing. Although terrifying, sleep paralysis itself is not dangerous.
This phenomenon is linked to disrupted sleep cycles, stress, lack of sleep, irregular schedules, and sleeping on the back. It occurs when the brain briefly fails to coordinate the transition between REM sleep and wakefulness.
Improving sleep habits, reducing stress, and maintaining a consistent routine can help reduce episodes. Understanding what sleep paralysis is can lessen fear and help those affected feel more in control when it occurs.
