What happens during sleep paralysis?

Yaar, it is basically a glitch where your brain wakes up before your body does. It feels super scary, like someone is sitting on your chest, but don't stress too much about it. Just try to wiggle your toes slowly to break out of it, and try to get better sleep.

Honestly, it happened to me last night and I thought I was losing my mind because I couldn't scream or move. Does anyone else also feel a strange pressure or panic when it happens? I am actually so scared of going to sleep now.

I had this issue frequently and decided to consult a specialist at Apollo Hospital. They explained it is just a temporary disruption in the REM sleep transition. My advice is to ask your doctor clearly about your sleep hygiene rather than trying random tips.

My teenage daughter experienced this a few times, and it really terrified her. We realized it mostly happens when she is highly stressed or severely sleep-deprived. We made sure she follows a regular sleep routine, and the episodes have drastically reduced.

During sleep paralysis, your mind is conscious but your body is temporarily unable to move. It is a harmless transition between sleep stages, though very frightening.