What is Sleep Paralysis?
Sleep paralysis results in the inability to speak or move at the time of sleep onset or on waking. Diagnosis implies that narcolepsy is not also present and that no other disorders that could result in transient paralysis are present. Typically occurs during REM sleep.
Who has Sleep Paralysis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 33 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 2 say Sleep Paralysis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 81% | Females |
|---|---|
| 19% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 12 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 3 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 1 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 5 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 13 |
These charts show data from Sleep Paralysis patients who have completed their condition history