Hi everyone I guess you are here because you read the title, to lets dive in shall we?
What is sleep paralysis?
Sleep paralysis Is when you wake up during REM sleep (rapid eye movement sleep)
REM sleep is a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams. This is a pretty important stage of sleep that plays a crucial role in our brain’s functioning, learning, and memory consolidation. I know that was confusing, but I hope you get it because I can't think of a simpler way to explain it. 😂
When you are in sleep paralysis, you will see hallucinations (remember that) and nothing you will see is actually there. When you are in sleep paralysis you won't be able to move because when you are in REM sleep you get paralyzed so that the brain can process everything that you learned that day.
Can sleep paralysis physically hurt you?
No, thankfully it can't, but there have been stories of people feeling true, intense pain. There was a story of a person in sleep paralysis and she said that she saw hands coming out of her bed and grabbing her right arm. When she woke up the next morning, her arm still hurt, but they say that it happened because she layed on that arm for too long. What do you think?
How to prevent sleep paralysis.
Okay so by now you must be pretty freaked out, so here are a few simple ways to prevent sleep paralysis.
Having a set sleep schedule with specific times for going to bed and waking up.
Creating a comfortable sleep environment that’s dark and quiet.
Putting phones, tablets, e-readers and computers away in advance of bedtime.
Relaxing before bed by taking a bath, reading or listening to soothing music.
Sleeping on your side.
What will I see during sleep paralysis?
For a lot of people its different, but here are 2 of the most common "demons" people see.
This dude is called "The hat man". Call me crazy but I kind of want to be friends with him. Just take out the creepy eyes, then we're besties. :D
This is the "old hag". He is just a friendly little dude sitting on your chest. That sounds wrong, oh yeah... GET OFF ME YOU WEIRDO!
Now for the question you all have been waiting for...
Can sleep paralysis kill you?
No. Sleep paralysis cannot kill you, but if a giant earthquake happens while you are in sleep paralysis and the ceiling collapses.... Look at the bright side! You get to go to heaven! Don't worry 😌 That is like a 1 in a billion chance of that happening,
So if you are in sleep paralysis, just stay calm, the calmer you are the quicker it goes away. Hope it helps!
I hope you like my post, let's make some nice waves in this world! :)