SLEEPPARALYSIS
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 ...The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Sleep paralysis
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sleep paralysis
Noun
- The normal paralysis of the body that occurs during REM sleep.
- 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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