10 Causes Of Night Terrors In Toddlers
Cause #6: Sleep Paralysis
Sleep paralysis can be caused by a number of things. It’s a condition in which a person experiences partial or full body paralysis before going to sleep, or immediately upon awakening.
Some people are aware of the benefits of sleep paralysis. It can be considered a useful tool for helping people explore the hypnagogic states of consciousness and partake in lucid dreaming. However, toddlers are often unaware of the potential benefits of sleep paralysis.
Many people – toddlers and adults alike – will find sleep paralysis terrifying and will not associate it with anything positive. It can thus contribute to nightmares and other unpleasant sleeping experiences.
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