What Causes Sleep Paralysis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Some people will go through some extremely traumatic experiences in their lives. These experiences can be extremely difficult to process and they can have a significant impact on the patient’s well-being. It can lead to mental health difficulties and other conditions – including sleep paralysis.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with military personnel. People in other lines of work are also more likely to experience it, such as paramedics and firefighters. Anybody can experience traumatic experiences such as being in road traffic accidents or losing a loved one. It is recommended that people speak with a professional if they have experienced such an event.
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