Sleep paralysis
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 The Nightmare, by Henry Fuseli (1781) is thought to be one of the classic depictions of sleep paralysis perceived as a demonic visitation. |
Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon in which people, either when falling asleep or wakening, temporarily experience a sense of inability to move, similar to when an arm or leg goes to sleep, but not associated with numbness. More formally, it is a transition state between wakefulness and rest characterized by complete muscle atonia (muscle weakness). It can occur at sleep onset or when awakening. 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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| Sleep Paralysis and Associated Hypnagogic and Hypn... Sleep Paralysis and Associated Hypnagogic and Hypnopompic Experiences www.arts.uwaterloo.ca/~acheyne/S_P.html - Web |
| Waking Up to Sleep Paralysis Waking Up to Sleep Paralysis www.csicop.org/doubtandabout/sleep/ - Web |
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