Name: If This Happens in Your Sleep, Don’t Open Your Eyes
Uploaded: 2023-06-27T15:45:02+00:00
Duration: 47 s
Description: If this happens in your sleep, don’t open your eyes! If you have ever woken up in the middle of the night, completely unable to move or speak, as if you're trapped in your own body, you have experienc

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If this happens in your sleep, don’t open your eyes! If you have ever woken up in the middle of the night, completely unable to move or speak, as if you're trapped in your own body, you have experienced what’s called sleep paralysis. This scary phenomenon happens when your mind wakes up before your body does, leaving you temporarily paralyzed and unable to communicate.

It's a completely normal and harmless experience that happens to many people, but it can be quite frightening if you don't know what's happening. During an episode of sleep paralysis, you may also experience vivid hallucinations, making it feel like you're living in a nightmare. People often report sensing a presence in the room, feeling pressure on their chest or body, and seeing an intruder or threatening creature.

To make terrifying experience less scary, keep your eyes closed and focus on your breathing. This helps you remain calm and eventually break free from the episode. So, remember, if you get sleep paralysis, don’t open your eyes!