2026-08-01 00:07 UTC
@pacific06@mastodon.social I'm afraid I don't know much about that! However, I think it's probably more common than having a sleep disorder from birth. I think the vast majority of disorders (including sleep disorders) kick in after (sometimes long after) people are born, and are caused by aging or stress or environmental factors (diet, exercise, pollution, etc).
My friend who has frequent sleep paralysis says they have it more often when they're stressed, and also when it's just a nap rather than a big sleep.
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@pacific06@mastodon.social 2026-08-01 08:35
@cassolotl@toot.wales Just like you said, I may not call it a nap, but for me it happened after I stayed up late and then fell asleep on my back while looking up. After a short sleep, it came over me. I woke up, and a few minutes later I fell asleep again, and it happened a second time. Anyway, friends have helped me learn what to do if it happens again and how I can reduce the chances of experiencing sleep paralysis.