The sleep paralysis is a fairly common disease, which usually occurs in people with some psychological problem not well treated, or in many cases at any time for many people without even having problems.
Normally no one knows how to explain very well what they feel, but normally the affected people tend to find breathing difficulties, they usually experience a feeling of impending death or usually feel like you are being watched. If the problem persists after the advice you will read below, go to the doctor.
How can I deal with sleep paralysis?
There are several tips that you should follow so that sleep paralysis goes away or at least becomes much less terrifying and you can combat it a little.
- You should always try to relax, surrender to the strength you feel and try to use mantras, which are sometimes very useful. As "This is not real, I experience paralysis, everything is fine, there is no danger". Repeat the mantra while you go to sleep or wake up.
- Understand the situation, understand that everything is fine. Understanding sleep paralysis is what will help you relax the most. If you think that someone is watching you or seeing someone, remember that they are hallucinations and nothing is real. Be well informed about the problem.
- Try wiggling your toes, trying to smile or move an arm/make a fist. Many people break their sleep paralysis by doing that.
- If you sleep accompanied by your brother, partner or a family member, tell him about the illness, agree with him/her and prepare a signal and use it to wake you up when you get paralyzed.
What should I do to avoid it?
Comfort is always the main thing, having a comfortable mattress, good sheets and a good pillow (as well as an orderly and pleasant space) can be of great help when it comes to avoiding sleep paralysis. If you feel uncomfortable or your room is messy It can be a problem.
You must also avoid eating two hours before going to sleep either drink caffeinated drinks in the afternoon, your heavy body will not help with paralysis or caffeine that can make it take you longer to sleep, giving you more possibilities.
If you sleep 6 hours, try going to bed a little earlier and increasing your sleep by an hour. By increasing your hours of sleep you can avoid paralysis a lot, in addition It is recommended to sleep between 7 and 9 hours, and Always at the same time.
What herbal solutions exist?
Like in the most related problems with sleep, there are many herbal remedies that can help us. And in this case there are not only teas, there are also several herbal pills that will help improve our sleep significantly and avoid sleep paralysis. These remedies are:
- lavender oil. If we have lavender oil we should simply massage our hands and wrists with it.
- Taron balm. This is an herb that reduces anxiety and increases the quality of sleep, however, you should talk to your doctor before taking it.
- chamomile tea. It reduces anxiety to a lower level than Taronjil, but does not require a medical prescription.
- pills passionflower or of valerian root. Both are very mild sedatives that will help you sleep.
