Sleep apnea
Is a temporary loss of muscle function, usually occurs during a short period of sleep, may occur when waking up, and get sleep paralysis episodes in conjunction with sleep disorders or so-called mating, which is a severe sleep episodes can not resist someone, especially during the performance of activities Daily.
There are a range of factors that can increase the risk of sleep paralysis, such as anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, or those with depression. Sleeping on the back increases the chance of temporary sleep paralysis.
The most common and most common feature of temporary sleep paralysis is inability to move or speak, and may last from a few seconds to about two minutes.
The feeling of temporary sleep paralysis usually ends on its own or when the person touches another person. There are also some rare cases of hallucinations that may cause fear or anxiety, but this hallucination is harmless.
The second is not only cause anxiety and fear, but visiting the doctor will help to feel reassured; The doctor will monitor breathing and heart rate, as well as may record the movements of the person during his sleep.
Treatment of temporary sleep paralysis
The doctor may prescribe some medications that help control the condition of temporary sleep paralysis. The most important of these drugs are steroids and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as kruzac. Steroids help to keep the person awake. The inhibitors will help control the symptoms associated with them.
A person can reduce the symptoms associated with temporary paralysis by changing some lifestyle patterns such as stress reduction, regular exercise on the condition that they do not practice before bedtime, and a regular sleep schedule should be maintained, as well as adequate sleep and rest At night.
It is also important to try to control the fear; it is the most important skills during the feeling of paralysis sleep, through relaxation especially the hands and feet, and prefer to focus on breathing; it reduces the sense of fear, in addition to the attempt to cough, Sleep is that when paralysis is over you should immediately get out of bed and ignite the light and wash the face with cold water.