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91: The Science of Sleep Paralysis


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Ever wake up unable to move and get the feeling that there’s a demon standing in the corner of your room? You might have experienced sleep paralysis! Join us as we look at what causes it, how can we stop it, and why it usually feels like there’s someone watching you...

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References and Further Reading 
  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5329044/?report=reader
  2. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562322/#!po=10.7143
  4. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/narcolepsy/
  5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32965993/
  6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28735779/
  7. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-paralysis/

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