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The Sleep Works talks to Healthista online about sleep paralysis

23 November, 2016

So, what is sleep paralysis and what can be done to stop it? We spoke to two leading sleep experts about the condition.

Sleep paralysis is not an uncommon condition, affecting some four out of ten men or women at any age, says Maryanne Taylor, sleep expert at thesleepworks.co.uk. ‘It’s a feeling of being conscious but unable to move either when falling asleep or upon awakening. The sensation usually lasts only a few seconds.’

Normally when people are in the dreaming Rapid Eye Movement (REM) phase of sleep, they are paralysed, which is normal, says Professor Colin Espie, a sleep expert and founder of sleepio.com. Usually, if people awaken during this time, their muscle movement returns. But in sleep paralysis, people remain paralysed, and this can cause incredible anxiety.’

‘A person is usually fully aware of what is happening during an episode but they are unable to speak, move their arms and legs, body, and head,’ says Maryanne Taylor. ‘They are able to continue breathing as normal. In addition, some people may also hallucinate during an episode or see or hear things that are not there. It can make a person feel scared and anxious both during and after an episode’.

What causes sleep paralysis?

It happens when transitioning between stages of wakefulness and sleep and may also accompany other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, an overpowering need to sleep caused by a problem with the brain’s ability to regulate sleep,’ says Maryann Taylor. Though sleep paralysis can hit people intermittently throughout their lives, some things exacerbate it, such as sleep deprivation, sleeping on your back, inconsistent sleep schedules as well as stress and substance abuse, says Taylor.

Full article: http://www.healthista.com/sleep-paralysis-what-causes-the-terrifying-condition-that-affects-kendall-jenner/

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About Maryanne Taylor

Maryanne established The Sleep Works in 2010. She is a qualified and experienced Sleep Consultant who has helped hundreds of parents with their children’s sleep problems. She also works with adults to educate, support and motivate them to improve their sleep. She gives many talks and workshops on child and adult sleep, has written numerous articles, and has appeared on Channel 4's 'Born Naughty?' show. Find out more about Maryanne and The Sleep Works.

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