Maybe you’ve seen the meme: “This is my sleep paralysis demon: [insert photo].” The viral idea builds on a very real condition in which a person is conscious but unable to move. In some cases, people ...

Many people who experience sleep paralysis see frightening hallucinations some call "sleep paralysis demons." - Illustration by Leah Abucayan/Alberto Mier/CNN Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, ...

BERKELEY, Calif. — Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror film. Newly awake, the 19-year-old could see his surroundings but couldn't move or speak, and he didn't know ...

Sleep paralysis is "a condition where you feel paralyzed just before falling asleep or, more commonly, when you first wake up in the morning," says Kevin Walker, MD, the medical director of ...

Imagine waking up in bed, eyes wide open, fully aware of your surroundings—yet you can’t move a muscle. You try to call out but no sound comes. Your chest feels heavy, your breathing shallow. Out of ...

Sarah Bradley is a writer with six years of experience creating personal essays, reported features, and content related to health and parenting topics. Sleep paralysis involves being awake but unable ...

Sleep paralysis is the phenomenon of being unable to move upon waking from sleep. Episodes generally last for a few minutes. These episodes are often described as scary, and sometimes they’re ...

This post is written by Netra Kothari, Human Resource Intern, Monk Prayogshala, Mumbai, India. You’re asleep — at least, you thought you were. You’re in the dark in your bedroom and unexpectedly feel ...

A loved one waking you with loud snoring, followed by gasping and choking sounds, might signal more than minor sleep disturbances. These symptoms could indicate serious conditions like sleep apnea or ...

Sleep is vital for both mental and physical health. Lack of restful sleep can lead to the effects of fatigue, and further potential health issues. One of the more disturbing sleep disturbances is ...

(CNN) — Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror film. Newly awake, the 19-year-old could see his surroundings but couldn’t move or speak, and he didn’t know why. He ...