Sleep Paralysis falls under the Sleep category.

Sleep Paralysis

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon in which a person is unable to speak or move as they wake up or fall asleep. It can last seconds to minutes and may be accompanied by vivid hallucinations.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Risk factors for sleep paralysis

In this cross-sectional study, 33.14% of university students reported having experienced sleep paralysis, and some risk factors were identified.