It sounds like the start of a horror film: a shadowy figure at the end of your bed, a faceless presence sitting on your chest ...

Sleep paralysis is a temporary sense of paralysis that occurs between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During an episode of sleep paralysis, you are conscious but unable to move or speak.One of the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Have you ever woken up after sleeping, unable to move? Maybe you can see ...

The last time it happened was a Saturday morning about two weeks ago. My eyes fluttered open — but when I tried to sit up, I couldn’t. I spiraled into panic mode. Although I could see my sunlit ...

(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 ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

(CNN) — Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror film. Newly awake, the 19-year-old could see his surroundings but couldn’t move or speak, and he didn’t know why. He ...

(CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our ...