Question 1

why do i have sleep paralysis mostly when i take a xanex or the night after? everytime i am awake in my mind and asleep in reality and the brain zaps!

Accepted Answer

Sleep Paralysis: Some factors include genetics, sleep deprivation, stress, narcolepsy, mood disorders, medications, ; substance abuse. Recommend consulting a neurologist for workup.

Question 2

what does sleep paralysis feel like?

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy: Sleep paralysis is part of the narcolepsy syndrome, which includes sleep attacks, cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucinations.  When one awakens in the am, tough to move for a few moments, almost as if really paralyzed, and relates to altered rem sleep patterns.

Question 3

how to tell if what i have is sleep paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Sleep paralysis: If you find yourself unable to move or speak for a few seconds or minutes when falling asleep or waking up, then it is likely you have sleep paralysis. Often there is no need to treat this condition. Check with your doctor if you have concerns. You may be referred to a sleep specialist for a further evaluation.

Question 4

i think i have sleep paralysis. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sleep study: A sleep study can be useful to confirm the presence of sleep paralysis and rule out other sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy.

Question 5

what are the causes and symptoms of sleep paralysis?

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Normal: Sleep paralysis is a condition in which a person, either falling asleep or awakening, temporarily experiences an inability to move, speak or react. It is a transitional state between wakefulness and sleep characterized by complete muscle atonia (muscle weakness). It is often accompanied by terrifying hallucinations  to which one cannot react. Sleep paralysis poses no serious health risk.

Question 6

what should i do if i'm always having sleep paralysis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Sleep paralysis, if often, usually indicates disruption of sleep and it can point to an underlying medical issue such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy. It is recommended you consult a sleep medicine specialist to discern if this is the case, especially if excessive daytime sleepiness is present. Hope that helps!

Question 7

what causes sleep paralysis? what stages sleep is this in?

Accepted Answer

REM: Sleep paralysis is an overlap between rem and wake. More than a third of people will experience it during their life as a normal event. It could also be associated with narcolepsy and sleep apnea.

Question 8

need expert help here. what are the causes and effects of sleep paralysis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Sleep paralysis is due to the intrusion of rem sleep into wakefulness. The centers in the brain which relax your muscles in rem sleep are left &quot;on&quot; while you wake up, causing this phenomenon. This occurs usually due to fragmentation of sleep. Having adequate sleep  can be of benefit. If you&#x27;re having them often, see a sleep doctor so it can be evaluated ; if needed, treated. Hope that helps!

Question 9

every other month i suffer with sleep paralysis, i see things like people etc. sometimes i look down into myself in bed. its soo scary. why?

Accepted Answer

??: kindly see a psychiatrist for evaluation, or a neurologist, start with your primary doctor for initial assessment, wish you well

Question 10

can tegretol cause sleep paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Tegretol: Short answer yes.  There is narrow window for most antiepileptic drugs.  Too much does affect CNS and can cause paralysis but not the sleep paralysis from rem atonia.  It tends to cause total muscle paralysis which involves the breathing muscles as well.

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Why do i have sleep paralysis mostly when i take a xanex or the night after? everytime i am awake in my mind and asleep in reality and the brain zaps!

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What does sleep paralysis feel like?

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How to tell if what i have is sleep paralysis?

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I think i have sleep paralysis. what should i do?

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What are the causes and symptoms of sleep paralysis?

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What should i do if i'm always having sleep paralysis?

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What causes sleep paralysis? what stages sleep is this in?

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Need expert help here. what are the causes and effects of sleep paralysis?

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Every other month i suffer with sleep paralysis, i see things like people etc. sometimes i look down into myself in bed. its soo scary. why?

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Can tegretol cause sleep paralysis?

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