Taking the Fear Out of Sleep Paralysis

Ever woken up, but couldn't move a muscle? You're not alone. It's called Sleep Paralysis and it can be really scary. Laci takes a look at what happens when this disconnect occurs between your brain and body.

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"Brain Chemicals That Cause Sleep Paralysis Discovered"

http://www.livescience.com/21653-brain-chemicals-sleep-paralysis.html

"During the most dream-filled phase of sleep, our muscles become paralyzed, preventing the body from acting out what's going on in the brain. "

"Ask the Brains: What Is Sleep Paralysis?"

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=ask-the-brains-sleep-paralysis

"Psychologist Christopher French of Goldsmiths College in London explains:
Attacks by demons, ghostly visitations and alien abductions: some people are certain they have experienced such paranormal events."

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