Definitions for sleep paralysis
sleep para·ly·sis

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1. sleep paralysisnoun

   The normal paralysis of the body that occurs during REM sleep.

2. sleep paralysisnoun

   A situation where a person is not fully awake, and although conscious of their surroundings, unable to move or speak, often accompanied by feelings of terror.

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1. Sleep paralysis

   Sleep paralysis is a state, during waking up or falling asleep, in which one is conscious but is in a temporary state of tetraplegia. During an episode, one may hallucinate (hear, feel, or see things that are not there), which often results in fear. Episodes generally last no more than a couple of minutes. It can recur or occur as a single episode.The condition may occur in those who are otherwise healthy or those with narcolepsy, or it may run in families as a result of specific genetic changes. The condition can be triggered by sleep deprivation, psychological stress, or abnormal sleep cycles. The underlying mechanism is believed to involve a dysfunction in REM sleep. Lucid dreaming doesn't affect the chances of sleep paralysis but some lucid dreamers use this as a method of having a lucid dream. Diagnosis is based on a person's description. Other conditions that can present similarly include narcolepsy, atonic seizure, and hypokalemic periodic paralysis.Treatment options for sleep paralysis have been poorly studied. It is recommended that people be reassured that the condition is common and generally not serious. Other efforts that may be tried include sleep hygiene, cognitive behavioral therapy, and antidepressants.Between 8% and 50% of people experience sleep paralysis at some point in their life. About 5% of people have regular episodes. Males and females are affected equally. Sleep paralysis has been described throughout history. It is believed to have played a role in the creation of stories about alien abduction and other paranormal events.

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1. Sleep paralysis

   Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon in which people, either when falling asleep or wakening, temporarily experience an inability to move. More formally, it is a transition state between wakefulness and rest characterized by complete muscle atonia. It can occur at sleep onset or upon awakening, and it is often associated with terrifying visions, to which one is unable to react due to paralysis. It is believed a result of disrupted REM sleep, which is normally characterized by complete muscle atonia that prevents individuals from acting out their dreams. Sleep paralysis has been linked to disorders such as narcolepsy, migraines, anxiety disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea; however, it can also occur in isolation. When linked to another disorder, sleep paralysis commonly occurs in association with the neuromuscular disorder narcolepsy.

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1. Sleep Paralysis

   A common condition characterized by transient partial or total paralysis of skeletal muscles and areflexia that occurs upon awakening from sleep or less often while falling asleep. Stimuli such as touch or sound may terminate the episode, which usually has a duration of seconds to minutes. This condition may occur in normal subjects or be associated with NARCOLEPSY; CATAPLEXY; and hypnagogic HALLUCINATIONS. The pathophysiology of this condition is closely related to the normal hypotonia that occur during REM sleep. (From Adv Neurol 1995;67:245-271)

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sleep paralysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sleep paralysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of sleep paralysis in a Sentence

1. Daniel Denis:

   This may explain why [sleep paralysis] comes in waves or bouts, episodes might coincide with a period of stress.

2. Brian Sharpless:

   During sleep paralysis, you have two aspects of REM sleep going on when youre awake.

3. Shelby Harris:

   If you have rare episodes of sleep paralysis, but havent been seen by a sleep specialist, make sure your sleep hygiene is solid, for example, sleep paralysis can be a sign that youre sleep deprived.

4. Baland Jalal:

   Sleep paralysis can be a very frightening experience for some people,and a clear understanding of what actually causes it would have great implications for people who suffer from it.

5. Shelby Harris:

   If these things dont help, and youre having episodes that are becoming somewhat more frequent, see a sleep specialist to see if theres any underlying medical disorder that might be causing the sleep paralysis.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sleep_Paralysis
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_Paralysis
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sleep paralysis