Sleep Paralysis

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Sleep Paralysis

Asked for Female, 25 Years

Hello, i am not able to sleep at night due to vivid dreams and i think i suffer from sleep paralysis (read online) as well. Im not able to get up even after im awake and i feel suffocated and haunted during that time span.. Do i consult a psychiatrist or is it normal with everyone? Im suffering from this for many yrs now.

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Dr. Ravi Prakash Psychiatrist 18 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ravi Prakash

Psychiatrist 18 yrs exp Bangalore

Having vivid dreams in itself is not a problem, except it indicates your mood in wakeful STS state. But if the contents are interfering in your day to day activities, then you might be suffering from depression, for which you should take Consultation. Sleep paralysis is a normal phenomenon. But if it occurs too often then there might be something wrong with your sleep hygiene. All in all, a somnological consultation will be beneficial.

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