Many people who experience sleep paralysis see frightening hallucinations some call "sleep paralysis demons." - Illustration by Leah Abucayan/Alberto Mier/CNN Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, ...

You wake up out of a murky sleep and find that you’re unable to move your body, from your forehead all the way down to your little toe. You’re completely paralyzed! You also have a crushing feeling in ...

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, aware of your surroundings, but unable to move your arms, legs, or even speak. Some people also feel a heavy pressure on their chest or see strange ...

Ever felt this happen to you? You wake up at night with your eyes wide open, but your mind is screaming out. A feeling when your body is a stone statue; you feel trapped, pinned to the bed by an ...

Most of us have had nightmares involving scary monsters at some point in our lives. But that fear pales in comparison with the seemingly real mysterious and menacing figure who has people around the ...

Sleep paralysis can be scary and overwhelming. But you can help wake yourself up from an episode by moving your fingers and toes or forcing a sudden and intense movement. Sleep paralysis is a ...

Sleep paralysis is a condition that typically occurs when an individual is either falling asleep or waking up. With sleep paralysis, you regain awareness but can't move. [iStockphoto] For a healthy ...

A loved one waking you with loud snoring, followed by gasping and choking sounds, might signal more than minor sleep disturbances. These symptoms could indicate serious conditions like sleep apnea or ...

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(CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror ...