ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR
Sleep paralysis can be scary but it’sharmless and most people will only get it once or twice in their life. It’s normal for the body to be paralysed during sleep, as this prevents people acting out their dreams and putting themselves in danger. As you transition between asleep and awake, however, the body may remain paralysed while the mind awakens, leading to the frightening sensation of not being able to move or speak, despite trying to. The sensation is often accompanied by sensory hallucinations or vivid dreams. During sleep paralysis you may feel awake