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Sleep Paralysis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Diagnosis

A Polysomnogram is a device that continuously records the brain waves and a number of other nerve and muscle functions during nighttime sleep, the results of which can be used to detect and distinguish between a range of possible sleep disorders.

When a polysomnograph test is performed, then at least one of the following symptoms will be evident in a Sleep Paralysis sufferer:

• Skeletal muscle tone suppression
• REM sleep at sleep onset
• Dissociated REM sleep

And this will allow the confirmation or otherwise of a diagnosis for Sleep Paralysis.

Complications / Issues

Many scientists believe that many supposed occurrences of alien abduction, out-of-body travel (such as astral traveling), and other seemingly paranormal events (such as religious and demonic visions) are actually due to misinterpreting the sensory effects of Sleep Paralysis.

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As a result, one of the main issues of Sleep Paralysis occurs when the sufferer believes that their dreams and hallucinations are real and significant. This may cause them to undertake strange behavior or quests, and also influence those around them into becoming believers. Such activity could cause a lot of disruption and waste a lot of people's time.

Treatment

In severe cases, where Sleep Paralysis episodes occur at least once a week for 6 months, various medications may be used.

However, most Sleep Paralysis sufferers can reduce their episodes by following good sleep hygiene practices:

• Exercise regularly (but not too close to bedtime)
• Ensure that they get enough sleep
• Keep a regular sleep diary
• Reducing stress levels in their lives

Prevention

The best way to prevent the onset of the symptoms and complications of Sleep Paralysis is for the sufferer to work with their doctor to discover the cause for their disorder, so that the causes can be treated, removed, or reduced.

Research indicates that the following factors may increase the likelihood of both paralysis and hallucinations:

• Sleeping in a supine position (facing upwards)
• Irregular sleeping schedules; naps, sleeping in, sleep deprivation
• Increased stress levels
• Sudden environmental and/or lifestyle changes
• A lucid dream that immediately precedes the episode
• Reducing or eliminating these factors from your life should reduce the symptoms of Sleep Paralysis

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