The universe is full of great mysteries and each individual person gives it the meaning they want. As an example, the phenomenon of sleep paralysis. Have you ever felt that while you sleep everything is so alive around you, that you are able to perceive the slightest? Or have you had the urge to scream and move, but your mouth doesn’t make a sound and your body doesn’t move? Perhaps you are experiencing sleep paralysis. Let’s see what this amazing phenomenon consists of.
Sleep paralysis is more common than many realize. This is a disorder that occurs mostly during wakefulness and sleep, in that transitory state between the moment of waking up or falling asleep. It is characterized by experiencing somewhat sinister visual and auditory hallucinations during the paralysis process, in which the person can come into contact with their most intimate fears, causing a sensation of strange presences around them that oppress their breathing. Thus opening the door to the supernatural.
The person who is a victim is fully aware of what has been experienced, accompanied by an inability to move physically; which creates despair and panic. After this, the abrupt awakening becomes evident and everything returns to normal.
Fortunately, this stormy episode lasts only 5 minutes, although it represents an eternity for those affected. But the question is: what causes sleep paralysis? This disorder occurs mainly in the lightest phase of sleep called REM (rapid eye movement), when the brain deactivates motor skills by inhibiting the movement of most of our muscles; this is like a defense mechanism to prevent us from reacting to what we experience in dreams and injuring ourselves. However, in some cases, this mechanism fails and the brain wakes up before the motor functions, giving rise to the phenomenon.
Anyone can be affected, but it is more common in those who are experiencing high levels of stress, tiredness, anxiety, depression or not getting enough sleep. It is more likely to occur in people who sleep on their backs. The best thing to do in these cases is to remain calm, remember that it will not last long and that what you see or hear is unreal. To avoid being a victim of this cruel episode, it is advisable to find other sleeping positions; You should also get enough rest and manage stress in your day-to-day life. If otherwise this becomes routine, it is essential to see a specialist.
Although this strange phenomenon has its scientific explanation, it has not yet been possible to clarify the mystery of the paranormal experiences that are experienced during the episode, leaving the question of whether or not it is a supernatural action. What has been proven through surveys is that these cases leave the victim with a bitter taste, but without any type of physical injury.