Is sleep paralysis normal?
I sometimes wake up and can't move for a few seconds, it feels quite odd. I read online about sleep paralysis. Is this a normal thing that happens to people, or does it mean something is wrong?
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4 months ago
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Haan beta, ye bilkul normal hai. Jab sharir thak jata hai tab aisa hota hai. Thoda paani peekar aur bhagwan ka naam lekar soya karo, sab theek ho jayega.
4 months ago
Actually yaar, it is quite normal but highly annoying. It happens to me whenever I am extremely stressed or sleep-deprived. Just try to fix your sleep routine and it should go away.
9 months ago
While it can happen normally due to stress, sometimes underlying issues like thyroid or sleep apnea can trigger it. I suggest getting your thyroid panel checked once. If it happens very frequently, do visit a doctor.
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9 months ago
I can only share what happened to me. I used to get it twice a month when I had erratic work shifts. Once my schedule became stable, it completely stopped happening.
8 months ago
Yes, it is a normal phenomenon that many people face. You do not have to worry, it does not mean there is a disease. Just try to relax your mind.
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9 months ago
It is a standard sleep boundary transition issue, absolutely normal. Unless it is happening daily and ruining your daytime energy, there is no need to panic.
8 months ago
It is normal, but the helplessness you feel is so draining. I used to be scared of going to sleep. Knowing that others also face this really helped me cope emotionally.