10 Conditions That Can Cause Sleep Paralysis
Sleep Paralysis Associated Condition #5: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness is a disorder of the brain that causes abnormal shifts in activity levels, mood, energy, and negatively impacts daily routines. Bipolar disorder can be divided into bipolar 1 disorder, bipolar 2 disorder, cyclothymic disorder, and other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders.
Patients with bipolar disorder often experience intense emotions, changes in activity levels, abnormal sleep patterns, unusual behaviors, and more. Bipolar disorder has also been associated with sleep paralysis.
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