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Abstract. Sleep paralysis (SP) is a phenomenon wherein individuals awaken from deep sleep but are unable to move or speak, often experiencing vivid hallucinations. This condition, attributed to the persistence of muscle atonia from rapid eye movement (REM) sleep into wakefulness, is associated with factors like sleep deprivation and irregular ...
4 wrz 2023 · Sleep paralysis refers to the phenomenon in which resumption of consciousness occurs while muscle atonia of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is maintained, leading to intense fear and apprehension in the patient as the patient lies awake without the ability to use any part of their body.
28 lut 2017 · The result is a curious condition called sleep paralysis (SP), where the person is left “trapped”—unable to move or speak upon falling asleep or upon awakening (Hobson, 1995; Jalal et al., 2014a).
18 kwi 2024 · Key Takeaways. Sleep paralysis is a brief loss of muscle control just after falling asleep or before waking up. Sleep paralysis frequently involves hallucinations or a feeling of suffocation. No one knows exactly what causes sleep paralysis, but it is linked to sleep disorders and certain mental health conditions.
Sleep paralysis is a state, during waking up or falling asleep, in which a person is conscious but in a complete state of full-body paralysis. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] During an episode, the person may hallucinate (hear, feel, or see things that are not there), which often results in fear .
23 kwi 2024 · Sleep paralysis refers to an inability to move the body just as a person is falling asleep or waking up. During an episode of sleep paralysis a person remains fully conscious and able to breathe, yet feels paralyzed and may experience hallucinations.
20 paź 2023 · Sleep paralysis is a temporary sense of paralysis that occurs between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During an episode of sleep paralysis, you are conscious but unable to move or speak.
