sleep paralysis
 

About Sleep Paralysis...

Sleep Paralysis is a common sleep disorder, yet often one of the most frightening. Sleep paralysis occurs when we wake up mentally—only to discover that our bodies still are “asleep”—and we can’t move!

To make matters even more confusing, our awakening from REM sleep typically is only partial. This means we tend to have long and confusing dreams about being paralyzed, and, because we feel vulnerable, we often dream of being attacked.

But we can’t move, nor can we cry out for help!

Sound familiar? Then read on. You’ll soon learn that you aren’t alone.




                           Sleep paralysis examples
                     
phantom of the night 
can't wake up

can't hit!

paralyzed

REM paralysis
       intruder?

can't move

stuck in the position

need my REM!
frozen



 For more information on this topic

          The National Sleep Foundation


          Night Terrors Resource Center


          Narcolepsy Network

     


 Recommended books on this topic

         

          The Promise of Sleep 


          The Sleep Rx: 75 Proven Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep