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Q: Sleep Paralysis

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When im asleep , I feel I wake up sometimes and i cant move my body at all, I cant even move my lips and call out. I dont know whether im dreaming or its happening for real. I feel like this for few minutes and end up waking up being very scared. Its happened to me a couple of times specially when im feeling low and depressed. I just want to know what this is , and whether im dreaming or is it happening for real.

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5/15/08 4:31pm

Hello Again Jay.  There are a few places on our site with information you may want to review.

 

Sleep Paralysis and Waking Dreams

 

Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Questions About Sleep Problems

 

As well you may want to watch some of the video content we have at our Understanding Sleep section.

 

Hope this helps.  All the best, sue (moderator)

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By jay— Last Modified: 12/24/10, First Published: 05/12/08