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What Causes Night Attacks/mare Wake Ups?

hi i am 36 year male 18stone in reasonably good health but have b/p issues i have been recently having night attacks/mare waking up and not being able to move for a fair few minutes feels like i am being pinned down theyve been happening more often of late should why could this be happening many thanks hope you can help
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Hi.

I understand your concern.

Relax and it is normal.

Sleep has two phase. 1. REM sleep and NREM sleep.

In REM sleep it is physiological phenomena to lose all muscular control like total paralysis.

On aweking while in this phase you do not able to move your body due to this phenomena and it will last for few minutes.

No need to do any extra intervention.

If you have anxiety then consult psychiatrist for detail advise. Read about this sleep phase on net.

I hope I have answered your question. Thank you.
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What Causes Night Attacks/mare Wake Ups?

Hi. I understand your concern. Relax and it is normal. Sleep has two phase. 1. REM sleep and NREM sleep. In REM sleep it is physiological phenomena to lose all muscular control like total paralysis. On aweking while in this phase you do not able to move your body due to this phenomena and it will last for few minutes. No need to do any extra intervention. If you have anxiety then consult psychiatrist for detail advise. Read about this sleep phase on net. I hope I have answered your question. Thank you.