In Nigeria and Africa as a whole, we recognize and acknowledge the existence of supernatural forces around us. Many of us have experienced a weird scenario which usually occurs at night where we are conscious but unable to move our limbs or even speak temporarily. This scenario is usually attributed to unseen 'agents of darkness' who try to press/choke the affected person even to death forcing him/her to start praying or panicking.
However this scenario is actually known as Sleep Paralysis.

What Is Sleep Paralysis?

Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. It could result from; Lack of sleep, Sleep schedule that changes, Sleeping on our backs, Stress, Other sleep problems such as narcolepsy or night leg cramps, Use of certain medications (e.g. Amphetamine) and Substance abuse.

What Can I Do About Sleep Paralysis?

There's no need to fear night demons. If you have occasional sleep paralysis, you can take steps at home to control this disorder. Start by making sure you get enough sleep. Do what you can to relieve stress in your life especially just before bedtime. Try new sleeping positions if you sleep on your back. And be sure to see your doctor if sleep paralysis routinely prevents you from getting a good night's sleep.

Be informed.
Be reformed.

Thank you for this useful information, any time I experience sleep paralysis I usually thought my village people just open my case

kizolala:
In Nigeria and Africa as a whole, we recognize and acknowledge the existence of supernatural forces around us. Many of us have experienced a weird scenario which usually occurs at night where we are conscious but unable to move our limbs or even speak temporarily. This scenario is usually attributed to unseen 'agents of darkness' who try to press/choke the affected person even to death forcing him/her to start praying or panicking.
However this scenario is actually known as Sleep Paralysis.

What Is Sleep Paralysis?

Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. It could result from; Lack of sleep, Sleep schedule that changes, Sleeping on our backs, Stress, Other sleep problems such as narcolepsy or night leg cramps, Use of certain medications (e.g. Amphetamine) and Substance abuse.

What Can I Do About Sleep Paralysis?

There's no need to fear night demons. If you have occasional sleep paralysis, you can take steps at home to control this disorder. Start by making sure you get enough sleep. Do what you can to relieve stress in your life especially just before bedtime. Try new sleeping positions if you sleep on your back. And be sure to see your doctor if sleep paralysis routinely prevents you from getting a good night's sleep.

Be informed.
Be reformed.

So I'm not alone...


Hallelujah!

When this occurs, Nigerians will think their village people are tying them down.

I discovered that many People experience this including myself. Sometimes we even try to shout sef.
Ignorance is really a disease.

Ignorance bad oh. No be everything be village people