Sleep paralysis occurs in 1 in 5 people, and more crucially, often comes with scary visions, writes Baland Jalal.

Ever felt this happen to you? You wake up at night with your eyes wide open, but your mind is screaming out. A feeling when your body is a stone statue; you feel trapped, pinned to the bed by an ...

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Sleep paralysis happens when you wake up but can't move for a few minutes. Stress and anxiety can trigger episodes of sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis isn't dangerous, but it can make you feel uneasy.