Sleep paralysis is a condition in which muscle paralysis occurs before falling asleep or upon waking up. It is subjectively felt as an inability to move, despite full awakening.
Instructions
Step 1
Learn to identify symptoms. This will help you stay calm and understand what the problem is and how to solve it. Inability to move, auditory or visual hallucinations, feelings of suffocation, fear are all symptoms of sleep paralysis.
Step 2
What to do during sleep paralysis. Try moving your fingers, toes, facial muscles, tongue. Focus on eye movement. Typically, this ability persists during paralysis. Focusing on your breathing will help you calm down and regain control of your body. Imagine that you are moving and the paralysis will go away faster.
Step 3
Lead a healthy lifestyle. To minimize the possibility of recurrent sleep paralysis, it is important to follow some rules: sleep regularly, lie down and get up at the same time, sleep as much as your body needs. Get exercise. Eat healthy foods rich in vitamins. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and fast food. Try to get more positive emotions and be less nervous.
Step 4
See your doctor. If sleep paralysis recurs despite the measures you have taken, tell your doctor. He will help you find the causes of this sleep disorder and will also help you find the best treatment for you.
