2007-09-29 08:22:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Wow...I go through the same thing. I am 33. It is a very weird/frightening thing to experience. When I feel it coming on I count down from 3 when I get to 1 I use all my strength to move something, a leg, finger, my head. Once I am able to move it does wear off. It is strange because I cannot speak or yell.
Hopefully she doesn't experience this too often and that she knows how to get out of it quickly.
2007-09-29 08:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by PeachJello 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have the same problem when I was younger, it is VERY frightening. I used to literally concentrate and think "Just move one finger and then you'll be fine" when Id try to wake up. As soon as I could move at least my finger, arm or leg, Id snap out of it. Is your sister younger, 8-19 years old? I finally stopped having sleep paralysis around age 19. Make sure she gets plenty of sleep regularly because being excessively tired causes it to occur more often. If the problem still persist, talk to the doctor, or a sleep clinic, but chances are it is something she will "grow out of". Good luck, I am glad to hear she has someone looking our for her. :)
2007-09-29 15:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by notanotherinmarch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your sister needs to see a doctor.
2007-09-29 15:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by di12381 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she's sleeping....she can't tell if she's moving or not. there are times that i am so tired that when i wake up, i am in the same position that i was when i fell asleep. that's not sleep paralysis.
2007-09-29 15:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have a friend who had this issue, too.
she talked to the doctor..
2007-09-29 15:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how does she know she cant move if shes SLEEPING!
2007-09-29 15:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Casey 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
can it affect her?? like brain/healthwise
2007-09-29 15:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by Distance Runner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋