The doctor named the causes of sleep paralysis.

Sleep paralysis occurs due to problems with the REM sleep phase, during which we dream. On September 24, Suzanne Herimyan, a neurologist at the SM Clinic, told about this.

"Sleep paralysis is a short—term condition that occurs when falling asleep or more often when waking up. The brain has already woken up and is aware of the environment, but the body is still asleep: the muscles remain completely immobilized," she said in an interview with the newspaper.Ru».

The main causes of sleep paralysis are irregular sleep schedules, stress and lack of sleep, sudden jet lag, stress and anxiety, Herimyan explained. She also clarified that statistically, most episodes occur while sleeping on your back.

The neurologist recommended following several rules to minimize the risk of manifestation, namely, you should adjust your sleep schedule, sleep enough is the norm for an adult of 7-9 hours, limit stimulants in the form of coffee, strong tea, energy drinks and heavy food. It is also necessary to reduce stress and create a ritual for going to bed, the expert emphasized.

Herimyan gave advice on what to do if sleep paralysis has already occurred. The main thing is not to panic, focus on breathing, it remains under control, and try to move your fingers or toes, eyes, tongue. These actions often help to "wake up" the body faster, the doctor noted.

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