Is sleep paralysis bad?
My friend told me about sleep paralysis and it sounds super scary. He said he couldn't move or scream. Is sleep paralysis actually dangerous or just a weird experience?
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4 months ago
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It is not harmful or dangerous for your body, though it feels extremely scary in the moment. I used to face this when my mind was very restless. Practicing deep pranayama and Nadi Shodhana before sleeping helped me calm my nervous system.
8 months ago
I get this occasionally when my PCOS flares up and my sleep cycle goes completely bad. It is not dangerous physically, but the mental anxiety it causes is real. Maybe keep track of your stress levels and check with a doctor if it happens too often.
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8 months ago
In our villages, elders say it is some bad spirit, but that is not true at all. It is just your brain and muscles not coordinating for a few seconds. My physician told me it is totally harmless, just a sign of poor sleep hygiene.
6 months ago
Honestly bro, it feels like you are dying for two minutes, but medically it won't do anything to you. I get it when I stay awake till 4 AM playing games. Just fix your sleep timing and it stops happening.
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It is not physically bad or a medical emergency, just very uncomfortable. I realized my sleep quality improved and these episodes stopped when I started doing a 30-minute evening walk daily. If your doctor allows, try adding some light physical activity to your routine.