A systematic review of variables associated with sleep paralysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2017.05.005
Abstract: Sleep paralysis is a relatively common but under-researched phenomenon. While the causes are unknown, a number of studies have investigated potential risk factors. In this article, we conducted a systematic review on the available literature… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; associated sleep; variables associated; paralysis ... See more keywords
Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis Following Bupropion Cessation: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000001051
Abstract: There are a great number of drugs mainly cleared with the help of transporters instead of metabolism, but for many drugs, the specific transporter or transporters are not known. Schaber et al proposed that 71%… read more here.
Keywords: sleep paralysis; bupropion cessation; paralysis following; following bupropion ... See more keywords
Terror and bliss? Commonalities and distinctions between sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming, and their associations with waking life experiences
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DOI: 10.1111/jsr.12441
Abstract: Sleep paralysis and lucid dreaming are both dissociated experiences related to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Anecdotal evidence suggests that episodes of sleep paralysis and lucid dreaming are related but different experiences. In this study… read more here.
Keywords: lucid dreaming; paralysis lucid; life; sleep paralysis ... See more keywords
Subjective sleep‐related variables in those who have and have not experienced sleep paralysis
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DOI: 10.1111/jsr.12650
Abstract: Research suggests that poor sleep quality is related to the occurrence of sleep paralysis, although the precise relationship between these two variables is unknown. This association has generated interest due to the related possibility that… read more here.
Keywords: sleep related; related variables; sleep quality; paralysis ... See more keywords
Spontaneous and induced out‐of‐body experiences during sleep paralysis: Emotions, “AURA” recognition, and clinical implications
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DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13703
Abstract: Sleep paralysis is characterized by the incapacity to perform voluntary movements during sleep/wake transitions, and could bring great discomfort. During sleep paralysis, out‐of‐body experiences can occur. Out‐of‐body experiences refers to the sensation of being outside… read more here.
Keywords: aura recognition; body experiences; paralysis; sleep paralysis ... See more keywords
"It Started After Trauma": The Effects of Traumatic Grief on Sleep Paralysis.
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DOI: 10.1177/00302228221093895
Abstract: Adverse life events are associated with the often-terrifying REM sleep parasomnia of sleep paralysis (SP), but the impact of bereavement on SP has not been specifically examined. This exploratory, mixed-methods study (N = 168) includes… read more here.
Keywords: death; traumatic grief; prior month; sleep paralysis ... See more keywords
Perceived awareness of sleep paralysis phenomenon (old hag syndrome) and its most common risk factors among people from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
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DOI: 10.15537/smj.2021.42.12.20210628
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To assess prevalence and perception of sleep paralysis and its relationship with socioeconomic determinants, and risk factors in a cross-sectional sample of Saudi general population from Al-Ahsa city. METHODS A cross-sectional sampling survey was… read more here.
Keywords: paralysis; saudi arabia; sleep paralysis; risk factors ... See more keywords
The prevalence of sleep paralysis in medical students in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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DOI: 10.25259/jnrp_16_2022
Abstract: Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of sleep paralysis (SP) in medical students from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Materials and Methods: An ad hoc questionnaire based on the… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence sleep; prevalence; paralysis medical; sleep paralysis ... See more keywords
Sleep Paralysis, “The Ghostly Bedroom Intruder” and Out-of-Body Experiences: The Role of Mirror Neurons
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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2017.00092
Abstract: Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep—for good reasons—is referred to as paradoxical sleep: our blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing become elevated. And electroencephalography (EEG) recordings show a peculiar, lower voltage, and mixed frequency pattern (La… read more here.
Keywords: rem sleep; jalal; body experiences; jalal hinton ... See more keywords
Lucid Dreaming, Nightmares, and Sleep Paralysis: Associations With Reality Testing Deficits and Paranormal Experience/Belief
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00471
Abstract: Focusing on lucid dreaming, this paper examined relationships between dissociated experiences related to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (lucid dreaming, nightmares, and sleep paralysis), reality testing, and paranormal experiences/beliefs. The study comprised a UK-based online… read more here.
Keywords: nightmares sleep; lucid dreaming; paranormal experience; sleep paralysis ... See more keywords
Sleep Paralysis Among Higher Education Students: A Possible Role of Antidepressant and Recreational Stimulant Use
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina61101844
Abstract: Background and Objectives: While sleep paralysis (SP) is a well-defined disorder, its pathophysiology and causes remain elusive. We aimed to assess the prevalence of sleep paralysis among higher education students and determine factors associated with… read more here.
Keywords: paralysis; use; higher education; paralysis among ... See more keywords