What does sleep paralysis look like?

To anyone watching, you just seem to be lying down in deep sleep, with no outward sign of the struggle you are feeling. Don't worry, your breathing and heart are functioning completely fine during this time. We will get this checked by a doctor to help you sleep peacefully.

To an outsider, you look completely calm and motionless. When I had severe thyroid fluctuations, my sleep quality was terrible and I experienced this often. I highly suggest getting your thyroid panel checked and consulting your doctor for a proper follow-up.

It literally looks like absolutely nothing to anyone else in the room; you just look like you are fast asleep. The entire experience of being frozen and hallucinating is entirely internal. If it is affecting your productivity, just go see a sleep specialist.

To someone else, you look like you are quietly sleeping, though you might make faint whimpering sounds. Trying natural remedies like a warm cup of chamomile tea or keeping a consistent sleep schedule can help, but please consult a doctor if it happens often.

You just look like you are sleeping like a baby to anyone else! 😴 Meanwhile, in your head, you are trying to run a marathon! It is super common and nothing to be scared of, just try to get regular sleep! ✨