There is no cure for sleep paralysis but there are treatments, therapies and life style changes that can make the condition more tolerable. Sleep paralysis happens when there is a malfunctioning of the normal sleep pattern. Specifically, this sleep disorder, sleep paralysis, occurs when the timing of chemicals that controls the REM phase of sleep where dreaming takes place, and the time of awakening is out of order.

Sometimes when speaking of this condition, one could say, with some amount of truth, that the sleeping and waking wiring system is somewhat crossed. Normally, sleep paralysis happens when the body is in the REM, rapid eye movement phase of sleep. This is normal, as some experts believe, to prevent the sleeping one from harm during this dreaming phase of sleep.

Sleep paralysis is abnormal when the brain awakens and the body is still asleep, or paralyzed. This is of short duration, at the maximum not more than one or two minutes. It is frightening for the individual, however. At least until he leans exactly what is taking place. This is the common type of sleep paralysis.

There is however, another type and unlike the common type that occurs during the first phase of sleep hallucinatory sleep paralysis occurs in the fourth stage. The brain awakens to a dream going on and not knowing the difference thinks it is real and this gives rise to the nightmarish hallucinatory episode that seems real to the awakening person. It lasts longer than the simpler variety of sleep paralysis, sometimes lasting up to six or seven minutes.

So, what are the treatments? A change in life style, no alcohol, no tobacco, drugs only that are prescribed by a physician who has carefully checkout the condition. A rigid sleep schedule is good, and an overall stress reducing life style. It is important that sleep paralysis patients seek medical help. They need all the reassurance they can get that although this condition is not life threatening, it can be controlled by changes in life styles.

Sleep to be carefree is a dream of everyone but even a normal person with a relatively normal sleep pattern, will on occasion have trouble falling asleep. The more one worries and frets about this and the more attention given it, only seems to make it worse. I would suggest when you have trouble sleeping at night to keep a sleep diary. On a daily basis jot down all your habits, what you eat, and any sleep times such as napes or sleepy times, etc. Then as time dictates analyze everything possible that could be interfering with your sleep.

Every medication has some kind of side effect and even if you've taken this for a long time, it coupled with other changes hat is going on in your body, aging, diet, stress, whatever, combined with this medicine could be keeping you awake. Don't quit taking the medicine if it is important but talk it over with your doctor. Every body if they are to function normally needs a good night's sleep. The solution may be simple and your sleep problems may not be as serious as they seem. Only you will be able to hone in on them and check for problems.

Source:
http://www.sleepdisorderguide. com/sleep

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