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I am pretty sure i have a condition called sleep paralysis. i will wake up fully conscious however i am i unable to open my eyes are moved any part of my body i can still hear everything going on around me fter a minute of 2 of experience thing this i am

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Dr. William Goldie answered

Fairly common: This is a normal condition during dream sleep. Our bodies become paralyzed during dreaming. If combined with sleep attacks, cataplexy, and hallucinations upon falling asleep, this would be considered narcolepsy.

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Answered 4/15/2019

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A member asked:

I am pretty sure i have a condition called sleep paralysis. i will wake up fully conscious however i am i unable to open my eyes are moved any part of my body i can still hear everything going on around me fter a minute of 2 of experience thing this i am

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Goldie answered

Dr Fisher and 4 doctors agreed

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