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How Sleep Paralysis Works, or The Worst Thing That Can Happen While You're Sleeping

Stuff You Should Know

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Sleep Paralysis: Beliefs, Fear, and Cultural Interpretations

This chapter explores the experience of sleep paralysis, discussing the role of beliefs and fear in shaping the episode. It also delves into the hyperactivity of the amygdala and how cultural influences and personal interests can affect the content of sleep paralysis.

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