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Sleep paralysis

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Sleep Paralysis Is Terrifying & Preventable

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How to Survive Sleep Paralysis #Shorts

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Sleep Paralysis | National Geographic

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What Makes Sleep Paralysis So Terrifying?

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Probability Comparison: Sleep Paralysis

Sleep paralysis is when, during awakening or falling asleep, a person is aware but unable to move or speak. During an episode, one may hear, feel, or see things that are not there. It often results in fear. Episodes generally last less than a couple of minutes. It may occur as a single episode or be recurrent.
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