sleep jumpscare

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Spanker_of_Monkeys@reddit

Never had the falling dreams but I get sleep paralysis out the ass. And if I wake up and go back to sleep right away the nightmare resumes. I have to get up and walk around to reset my regarded brain

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1onewoof@reddit

How do you deal with sleep paralysis? I'd feel scared to sleep if I had it

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Candid_Interview_268@reddit

Do you sleep on your back or stomach by any chance? That's known to increase the risk of sleep paralysis.

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Not intentionally. Although what I'm describing is probly different cuz it's a literal dream (presumably REM). I'll be aware I'm dreaming cuz I'm paralyzed and my bedroom will be distorted or they'll be a monster's shadow or whatever. I've never been paralyzed while awake.

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pavv4@reddit

Fun fact, this happens when falling asleep because your body reduces your heart rate, most systems in your body go into sleep mode essentially, but every once in awhile your heart rate slows down too much, and you are basically about to die, so how does your brain counteract this problem? By saying hey bro you're falling lol, and your adrenal glands chimp out, kickstarting your heart.

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