😱 Why Sleep Paralysis Happens: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Stop It
😱 Why Sleep Paralysis Happens: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Stop It Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, fully conscious but unable to move or speak? It feels like something is sitting on your chest, and sometimes you even see or hear strange things. If this sounds familiar, you’ve likely experienced sleep paralysis . In this blog post, we’ll explore why sleep paralysis happens , what causes it , and most importantly, how to stop it from happening again. 🛌💤 🧠 What Is Sleep Paralysis? Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak that occurs when you're waking up or falling asleep. It usually happens when your body is in the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep, where vivid dreams occur. During REM sleep, your muscles are relaxed (or "paralyzed") so you don’t act out your dreams. But in sleep paralysis, your brain wakes up while your body is still in REM — leaving you conscious but immobile. ⚠️ Common Symptoms Inabilit...