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Hi doctor a just had sleep paralysis last night scared to sleep agian can you die?
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No: the good news is that sleep paralysis is not a serious condition but it can point to a more serious condition called narcolepsy, it may be worth looking into--
Answered 4/12/2016
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Unlikely: Unlikely. More related to some form of sleep disorder such as sleep deprivation, OSA or narcolepsy.
Answered 4/22/2016
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