AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sleep paralysis happens when you cannot move your muscles as you are waking up or falling asleep. This is because you are in sleep mode but your brain is active. It’s not clear why sleep paralysis can happen but it has been linked with: insomnia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sleep paralysis occurs when the sleep cycle is shifting between stages. When you wake up suddenly from REM, your brain is awake, but your body is still in REM mode and can’t move, causing you to feel like you’re paralyzed. Episodes of sleep paralysis last from a few seconds to 1 or 2 minutes.

Detailed explanation-3: -While falling asleep or waking up, your brain helps the muscles in your arms and legs relax. With sleep paralysis, you regain awareness but can’t move. Paralysis is temporary and isn’t a sign of a major medical issue.

Detailed explanation-4: -At the end of NREM, your sleep shifts to REM. Your eyes move quickly and dreams occur, but the rest of your body remains very relaxed. Your muscles are “turned off” during REM sleep. If you become aware before the REM cycle has finished, you may notice that you cannot move or speak.