Is sleep paralysis rare?
I had a scary experience recently where I woke up but couldn't move my body. I learned it might be sleep paralysis. Is sleep paralysis rare, or do many people experience it?
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6 months ago
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I was researching this yesterday and found out that nearly 8% of the global population gets it regularly. So it is definitely not rare, just not talked about openly.
5 months ago
Not rare at all, bro. Almost all my hostel mates have experienced it during exam times. It is just super common when you don't sleep properly.
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6 months ago
I thought I was the only one in the world experiencing this and got so scared. But once I spoke to my friends, I realized so many have felt the same. It is actually quite common, don't worry.
6 months ago
It is fairly common, but if it is happening to you frequently, it is not something to ignore. Go to a good hospital and ask your neurologist to check for any sleep disorders.
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5 months ago
It is not rare, many people suffer from it due to high stress. Drinking warm chamomile tea before bed helps relax the body. But if you also feel breathless during the day, please see a doctor.