How Common Is Sleep Paralysis?
According to various estimates, 8% of people will at some point in their lives experience sleep paralysis. Little information is available about how frequently episodes repeat in this population.
Although it can happen at any age, the initial signs of sleep paralysis frequently appear in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood (ages 7 to 25). Episodes may start in adolescence and become more common in the 20s and 30s.
Is Sleep Paralysis a Serious Problem?
Sleep paralysis rarely causes major issues for most people. It is regarded as a benign disorder and often does not occur frequently enough to have an adverse effect on health.
But about 10% of people experience more frequent or unpleasant episodes, which makes sleep paralysis particularly distressing. As a result, individuals can start having bad dreams about going to bed, cutting down on the amount of time given for sleeping, or making them anxious before bed, which makes it more difficult to fall asleep. Lack of sleep can have several negative effects on a person’s general health, including extreme drowsiness.
