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A member asked:
When on your back, and don't move at all and you start experiencing horrible hallucinations. what's the difference between this and lucid dreaming?
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Parasomnia: These episodes are called sleep paralysis. It occurs when REM atonia (normal paralysis during dreaming), extends into partial wakefullness state. Happens to most people on rare occassion. If frequent, can be associated with sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Please visit with your doctor.
Answered 4/6/2015
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