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What Causes Sleep Disorder And Dream Paralysis?
Isolated sleep paralysis is a type of
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Sleep paralysis - isolated
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Isolated sleep paralysis is more likely to happen during the first two hours of sleep. Not getting enough sleep or sleeping on the back may cause more frequent episodes.
Though this condition may occur with narcolepsy, many...
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