10 Sleep Paralysis Symptoms
Sleeplessness
The fear of having another sleep paralysis episode may interfere with a good night's rest, which could actually trigger more sleep paralysis. It's thought that sleep paralysis episodes may occur more frequently during periods of sleep deprivation.
This is unfortunate since sleep deprivation is a symptom of sleep paralysis due to the anxiety induced by having terrifying hallucinations and the inability to move or speak. It can feel like an endless cycle.
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