What is Sleep Paralysis? My Experience, Mechanism, Causes and Tips.

The video discusses sleep paralysis, starting with a personal experience. It explains the wake-sleep cycle phases: wakefulness, non-REM sleep, and REM sleep, highlighting how REM sleep can lead to paralysis. Causes of sleep paralysis, such as stress and sleep disorders, are explored, along with associated hallucinations. Prevention and treatment methods, including sleep hygiene and medications, are also covered.

What symptom did the narrator experience during their sleep paralysis episode?

• Inability to hear

• Inability to move

• Inability to see

• Inability to breathe

Which neurotransmitter is NOT involved in the wakefulness phase?

• GABA

• Acetylcholine

• Norepinephrine

• Serotonin

What is the primary function of REM paralysis?

• To enhance sensory perception

• To prevent acting out dreams

• To improve muscle strength

• To increase brain activity

Which type of hallucination involves feeling a demon sitting on the chest?

• Intruder hallucinations

• Autoscopic hallucinations

• Incubus hallucinations

• Hypnagogic hallucinations

What is a common cause of sleep paralysis in healthy individuals?

• Excessive exercise

• Balanced diet

• Stress and anxiety

• Regular sleep schedule

Which medication is mentioned as helpful for people with PTSD experiencing sleep paralysis?

• Prezine

• SSRI

• Pimavanserin

• GHB

What lifestyle change is suggested to reduce the incidence of sleep paralysis?

• Sleeping on the side

• Sleeping on the back

• Increasing caffeine intake

• Reducing physical activity