Video - Unlocking Sleep Paralysis: Why It Happens & How to Prevent It!

Do you know why actually sleep paralysis occurs ? It happens when the body is transitioning between different stages of sleep, particularly during the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep stage. During REM sleep, the brain is active, and most vivid dreaming occurs. To prevent us from acting out our dreams, our bodies enter a state of temporary paralysis called REM atonia. This paralysis usually lifts as we wake up. However, in sleep paralysis, this paralysis persists for a brief period even though the person is conscious. The brain is in a unique state during sleep paralysis, where it's partially awake but still influenced by dream-like imagery. This can lead to vivid hallucinations that can take on various forms, such as seeing shadowy figures, hearing voices, feeling pressure on the chest, or sensing a presence in the room. If you want to know the ways to prevent sleep paralysis then like this video.