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Re: Recent Sleep Paralysis
By: Moderator / Adept
Post # 11
this is what i was refering to....sensible, practical things that might help this problem...cut and pasted directly from the web. md. site

How Is Sleep Paralysis Treated?

Most people need no treatment for sleep paralysis. Treating any underlying conditions such as narcolepsy may help if you are anxious or unable to sleep well. These treatments may include the following:
Improving sleep habits -- such as making sure you get six to eight hours of sleep each night
Using antidepressant medication if it is prescribed to help regulate sleep cycles
Treating any mental health problems that may contribute to sleep paralysis
Treating any other sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy or leg cramps

What Can I Do About Sleep Paralysis?

There's no need to fear nighttime demons or alien abductors. If you have occasional sleep paralysis, you can take steps at home to control this disorder. Start by making sure you get enough sleep. Do what you can to relieve stress in your life -- especially just before bedtime. Try new sleeping positions if you sleep on your back. And be sure to see your doctor if sleep paralysis routinely prevents you from getting a good night's sleep.

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Re: Recent Sleep Paralysis
By: / Beginner
Post # 12
Lindacash- What I meant was that the other suggestions.. such as get enough sleep, reduce stress, etc.. did not apply to me. I get enough sleep and I have already reduced any stress that I am able to control in my life through my other practices. I am generally a very laid-back individual.

Also, I did not mean to give the impression that I am not interested in the physical 'side' of this. I am. However, I am also interested in the spiritual side of it, as understanding it may help me to understand other things regarding the spirit. I always endeavor to find the full picture- and science created through physical observation can't exactly diagnose the spirit, so I do need to go a bit beyond that if I want to include it.

Ultimately the point of this article was to provide and share my experience however, I do not feel plagued by this. It is not uncommon, But it isn't constant either. I do feel rested from my sleep, and these experiences tend to be quite short. This last occurance was unusual in that I experienced it multiple times in a row, and I felt it may prove to be of interest.

I might note that I experience sleep paralysis much more often when I am regularly meditating. When I do not meditate, there will usually be several weeks, sometimes months between occurances. When I do meditate regularly, I can have anywhere from 1-3 occurrences per week.
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Re: Recent Sleep Paralysis
By: / Beginner
Post # 13
I should, I suppose, add that I have not been perscribed any anti-deppressants.. and I don't feel deppressed..
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Re: Recent Sleep Paralysis
By: / Beginner
Post # 14
I very much appreciate the information that you have directed me to. :)
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