Sleep Paralysis Directory
Sleep paralysis occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, the sleeper may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. Sleep paralysis may accompany other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. Sleep paralysis usually occurs while falling asleep and while waking. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about sleep paralysis, when and why sleep paralysis occurs, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
Symptoms of Narcolepsy
WebMD provides an overview of narcolepsy, including symptoms and treatment.
Night Terrors: When to See a Doctor
WebMD tells you when you may want to talk to a doctor about your child's night terrors.
Insomnia Symptoms
Learn more from WebMD about the signs and symptoms of insomnia.
Parasomnias
WebMD explains disruptive sleep disorders -- called parasomnias -- that range from night terrors to sleep paralysis to bedwetting.
Quizzes
Why You Need Your ZZZs Quiz
Take this quiz and test your knowledge of sleep -- deprivation, insomnia, and nightmares.
What Do You Know About Sleep Paralysis?
People have been reporting this strange state for centuries, but today scientists know more about how it happens. See how much you know about sleep paralysis.