Sleep paralysis: what it is, why it happens, and how to cope

Calm | 12.08.2026 14:39
Have you ever had the feeling that you’re awake but you’re unable to move or make a sound? As if some invisible force is pinning you down? You might try desperately to move your arms or sit up in bed, but your muscles feel paralyzed. Strange shadows or a looming figure might appear in the room and you may feel panicked.