Tips I've Found to Help (sleep Paralysis) Posted: 10-27-05 19:49pm
I've had sleep paralysis for about two
years now (even though iv'e only recently
found out what it is) and there are ways
to help.
- when having an attack:
i know it's scary, but first concentrate
on breathing slow and steady. Then, to
"wake up" start with moving the little
things( toes, eyelids, fingers, ect) then
you should gradually get control back.
When you wake up, don't go back to sleep
in the same position you were in
(especially not on your back)
-prevention:
a. Try to relax more in general; this
disorder is known to be made worse by
stress.
B. Don't switch up your sleep patterns
c. Try raising the head of your bed 6
inches with wooden blocks. It doesnt
help prevent, but for some reason it helps
you "wake up" easier; you can have more
control over your body.
D. Do not nap during the day
e. Go to bed early
* about 1/4 of the population will
expirience one attack in their
lifetime...I have it about 3 times a
month. There is medicine to be
perscribed for extreme cases (at least
once a week) so try talking to your doctor
if this applies to you.
