10 Conditions That Can Cause Sleep Paralysis
Sleep Paralysis Associated Condition #10: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that may develop after an individual has gone through a traumatic event such as assault, warfare, or other life-threatening conditions. Patients with PTSD may experience disturbing thoughts, dreams related to the traumatic events, attempts to avoid triggers, mental distress, physical distress, and alterations in how one thinks and feels.
It also increases their fight or flight response. Individuals with PTSD have a higher risk of self harm and suicide. It has also been suggested that the higher physiological arousal in PTSD patients disrupts sleep patterns and increases the risk of sleep paralysis.
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