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Lately i've been having sleep paralysis a few times a week. should i go to the doctors? if not, what can i do to prevent it?
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Narcolepsy: Sleep paralysis is the most common form of narcolepsy. It is often associated with hallucinations. A sleep study will better help understand the extent of the problem. This occurs when you move in to rem sleep very quickly and you skip other phases of sleep. Good sleep habits often prevent this from happening.
Answered 4/14/2014
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