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I have sleep paralysis. i feel electricity massaging my brain. there are people around me. sometimes it takes over an hour to come out.should i worry?

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: You should see a psychiatrist who may recommend one of the different treatments that exist for this condition. No worries, action !

Answered 5/6/2013

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