10 Conditions That Can Cause Sleep Paralysis
Sleep Paralysis Associated Condition #4: Abnormal Sleep Cycles
Sleep is a natural state where there is altered consciousness with inhibition of almost all voluntary muscles. Sleep occurs when the body alternates between non-rapid eye movement sleep and rapid eye movement sleep. During sleep, most of the body goes into an anabolic state which helps to restore the vital processes maintaining cognitive function, mood, and memory.
A normal sleep cycle plays a crucial role in the functioning of the immune and endocrine systems. There is a circadian clock that helps to regulate sleep at night. In those with sleep disorders, sleep paralysis may occur.
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