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I do suffer from major depression. i've been having sleep paralysis. it comes randomly for example early this morning. what could be wrong?
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Possibly narcolepsy: Sleep paralysis can be a symptom of narcolepsy. Other symptoms include sleep attacks (sudden irresistible urge to sleep), hallucinations when falling asleep or awakening, and cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone). Best evaluated by a sleep specialist.
Answered 11/27/2017
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