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Why do i have nightmares when i sleep on my back. everytime i sleep on my back it happens sometimes i know i'm asleep and can't wake up. ?
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Ever have a lucid: dream? It's when you are awake enough within a dream to realize that you are dreaming, yet don't wake up. This is very fear-inducing because at the same time you've decerebrated; that is, your brains ability to move your body is blocked (in the dreaming state so you won't act out your dream and hurt yourself). Sleeping on your back is more vulnerable and may keep you in a lighter sleep state
Answered 8/26/2018
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It could be sleep: This could be sleep apnea. Your best choice is to ask your physician to have a sleep evaluation and sleep study
Answered 5/10/2016
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Sleep: It kinda sounds like you have sleep paralysis, where you feel you can't move due to a dream like state that you are aware of. I would start with your family physician and see if he/she recommends a sleep study.
Answered 11/28/2017
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