Temporary inability to move
Sleep paralysis is a brief period during sleep where you are unable to move or speak.
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Occurs during REM sleep
It usually happens during a transition in or out of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
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Conscious awareness
In this state, you will be mentally aware but unable to control your body.
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Hallucinations
Hallucinations might occur due to various reasons some of them are often accompanied by frightening visual or auditory trauma.
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Few seconds to minutes
Typically, this phase doesnt last for a long period; it only lasts for a short duration.
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Linked to sleep disorders
Sleep paralysis often occurs to people who are prone to sleep disorders such as narcolepsy or insomnia.
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Triggered by sleep disruption
Sleep distruption also cause sleep paralysis Irregular sleep patterns, stress, or sleep deprivation can trigger it.
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