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Is it normal to have terrible nightmares every time i drink? i tend to suffer sleep paralysis, but when i drink is like 10 times worse. is it normal?

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Avoid alcohol: Alcohol and substance abuse can severely disrupt REM sleep and exacerbate sleep paralysis symptoms. You should avoid it given your condition. See your neurologist for further discussion. http://www.thesleepparalysisproject.org/about-sleep-paralysis/risk-factors/

Answered 1/1/2016

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