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1. Sleep paralysis is a very common sleep disorder. I myself
have experienced it many times, so I know how scary it is.
I have tried so many pieces of advices from different
doctors, but most of them were ineffective. Recently I
tried something that has relieved me of this daunting
problem, so I thought I should share it with you people.
But first, let's see what sleep paralysis is.

2. Sleep paralysis is a condition in which a person remains
aware while the body shuts down for Rapid eye
movement (REM) sleep, the deep most stage of sleep in
which one usually dreams. It occurs either when falling
asleep, or when awakening. When it occurs upon falling
asleep, the person remains aware while the body shuts
down for REM sleep, and it is called hypnagogic or
predormital sleep paralysis. When it occurs upon
awakening, the person becomes aware before the REM
cycle is complete, and it is called hypnopompic or
postdormital. The person is unable to perform movements
of the limbs. The individual may also experience paralysis
of skeletal muscle which could be complete or partial. It
usually last from several seconds to several minutes. In
severe cases it may last for hours. It is not a complete

3. Apart from paralysis the person may experience increased
heartbeat. It may also be accompanied by terrifying
hallucinations, such as feeling of mysterious and horrifying
creatures in the room, or something sitting on the
subject's chest.

4. To look for its cure one should first try to understand its
causes. Major causes of sleep paralysis include Migraine
and Narcolepsy, a condition in which an individual
experiences sudden periods of sleep during daytime
hours. Sleep paralysis may also be hereditary. In addition
to these, following may trigger sleep paralysis:

5. * Sleeping in a face upward position.

6. * Stress and anxiety.

7. * Sudden change in lifestyle.

8. * Excessive use of alcohol.

9. * Disruption in sleep cycles.

10. It is obvious that by reducing stress, relaxing and having a
complete sleep are the ways to control sleep paralysis, but
how can one avoid stress? How can one relax and sleep
when there is a fear of sleep paralysis?

11. It is through Aromatherapy, and in this case you don't
really have to go to a professional aroma therapist and ask
for help. In fact you, yourself are the therapist. Try to
figure out the fragrances and smell that calm and relax
you. It may be the fragrance of a flower, a perfume or may
be food. Just before you go to sleep have a whiff of that
fragrance, or keep it at your bedside table. You can also
help yourself unwind by adding essential oils or herbal tea
to you bath water in the evening. Lavender, chamomile,
frankincense, neroli, and rose oils are recommended. It
will relax your mind and thus you will be able to overcome
stress. Try not to think of your problems and stress during
bed time, as it will harm the effect of aromatherapy.

12. For those people who experience sleep paralysis due to
migraine, I will suggest they should use chamomile (a
flower) tea. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons per cup. Dissolve and
boil in any liquid (preferably water) 10 to 20 minutes. Use
in up to three cups daily.

13. Some other general precautions to avoid sleep paralysis
are:

14. * Avoid sleeping in a face upward position.

15. * Exercise regularly.

16. * Avoid alcohol, caffeine and tobacco, especially before
bed time.

17. * Try to remove the fear of sleep paralysis. Tell yourself
that it is not really a harmful thing and that you won't die
of it.

18. * Try to live happy, avoid tensions.

19. I have tried all this and it really works. I hope that this
article will help you fight this bloodcurdling disorder out.

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