The following article takes an in depth analysis into sleep paralysis and tries to provide some solutions and answers. After reading it you should be in a better position to deal with the problem.
REM is the period of sleep that is associated with dreaming. REM sleep paralysis is a condition that occurs when sleep is suddenly interrupted and the person was having a dream. The paralysis sets in because the transition from being totally asleep to being fully awake is a gradual process. When it becomes sudden the body and the brain’s reaction times are not the same and this causes the paralysis.
Why does it occur when you are having dreams? The reason for this is that a dream is not a threat to you physically. So when sleep is suddenly interrupted during REM sleep and you try and react to things you believe to be real, the paralysis sets in.. Can you imagine what would happen if we reacted to everything that happened whilst we are asleep.
Other places that will be able to help you with this condition are any one of the following: how to avoid sleep paralysis, Sleep Paralysis – Help group, Treatment of Sleep Paralysis
So you can clearly see that anything that will interrupt the normal sleep pattern of an individual will likely cause it. There are some stimuli that the brain responds to when you are asleep. The brain does respond to light and sound. So usually sleeping in a dark and quiet room should lessen the occurrences of REM sleep paralysis.
There are also some things that are known to precipitate this condition. I’m referring to things like alcohol, smoking and caffeine when taken at night or before sleeping. Try and be relaxed and stress free especially at night.
REM sleep paralysis is an acknowledged medical condition and you shouldn’t feel ashamed or embarrassed to get help for it. There are many other remedies to this problem; you are welcome to further research as information is freely available on the net.
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