The Science Behind Sleep Paralysis: Surviving the Spooky Night!

The Science Behind Sleep Paralysis: Surviving the Spooky Night!
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Have you ever woken up unable to move, with eerie shadows lurking in the corners of your room? Well, you're not alone! In today's video, Dr. Jason Krahnke delves into the intriguing topic of sleep paralysis, providing a comprehensive overview of its causes, symptoms, and effective coping strategies. Sleep paralysis is a natural occurrence that can be both disconcerting and fascinating. Sleep paralysis is a temporary and often frightening sleep disorder where a person is briefly unable to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up. It occurs due to a disconnect between the brain and body during the transition between wakefulness and sleep, and it may be accompanied by vivid hallucinations or a feeling of pressure on the chest. While usually harmless, it can be unsettling. Episodes typically last for a few seconds to a couple of minutes.

00:00 Introduction
00:11 What is sleep paralysis?
00:28 Symptoms
00:45 Disorders linked to sleep paralysis
01:03 Treatment

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[TheMeefive]

Here's the problem. I'm 60 now but have experienced sleep paralysis since I was six. Back then there were no electronic devices, I never experienced anything that could result in PTSD, Mom always sent us to bed at 8:30, the only thing in my room was a bunk bed (no distractions) and I don't have narcolepsy. So basically all your saying is you don't know what the heck causes it.
Thanks doc. After this video I now know about as much about sleep paralysis as I did when I was six.