Symptoms can last anywhere from seconds to minutes, but generally dont persist longer than 20 minutes.
During sleep paralysis, your body becomes paralyzed while your mind remains active and alert.
During REM sleep, the body is naturally paralyzed to make it prevent us from acting out our dreams.
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If this process is disrupted for any reason, it can lead to episodes of sleep paralysis.
Treatment for RISP usually involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
Treatment for Sleep Paralysis
Treatment for sleep paralysis depends on the key in and severity.
For isolated cases, lifestyle changes such asimproving sleeping habitsorreducing stress levelsmay help reduce episodes of sleep paralysis.
Its important to remember that episodes of sleep paralysis are usually harmless and do not cause any physical harm.
With proper management, you’re able to get the restful sleep that your body needs.
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