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Is Sleep Paralysis Dangerous? Myths, Facts, and How to Cope

Is Sleep Paralysis Dangerous?

We’ll explore the causes of sleep paralysis, the symptoms you might experience, and how to stop sleep paralysis using proven behavioral treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i).

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Some of the most helpful sleep advice sounds compl Some of the most helpful sleep advice sounds completely wrong at first 😵‍💫

That’s because insomnia isn’t a logic problem or a motivation problem. It’s a nervous system problem.

When people are exhausted, anxious about sleep, or trying to “fix” nights, they often end up doing things that keep the brain in problem-solving mode. And problem-solving is not a sleep-friendly state.

Sleep tends to improve when we stop treating nighttime like a test we need to pass and start working with how the brain actually settles.

If this advice made you annoyed the first time you heard it, you’re probably closer to improvement than you think.

Follow for sleep support without pressure, perfection, or trying harder 🌙
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You know that moment when you’re finally about to You know that moment when you’re finally about to go to bed…
and your brain goes:

“Wait. One more thing.”

And suddenly it’s 1:00 a.m. and you’re exhausted but wired. 😮‍💨

This isn’t a willpower problem.
This is an anxious brain looking for control and certainty.

Because at night, stillness can feel loud.
And sleep can start to feel like something you have to earn.

Sleep comes easier when your brain doesn’t feel like it has to solve your life first.

Follow @dc.metro.therapy for more sleep + anxiety tools that actually work in real life 💛
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Finding a comfortable position to fall asleep can Finding a comfortable position to fall asleep can feel like an Olympic sport some nights 🫠

You’re too hot.
Now you’re too cold.
Your shoulder feels weird.
Your neck won’t relax.
The pillow suddenly feels wrong.
You flip. You fluff. You sigh.

And the more you try to “get comfortable,” the more frustrated your body becomes.

If this is you, here are a few gentle tips:

✨ Stop chasing the perfect position. Aim for “comfortable enough.”
✨ Do a quick body scan and soften your jaw, shoulders, and hands (we hold more tension than we realise).
✨ Try a small pillow between your knees or hugging one to reduce strain.
✨ Keep the room slightly cool and layer blankets so you can adjust easily.
✨ If frustration builds, sit up for a few minutes and reset instead of battling the bed.

Sleep isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about helping your nervous system feel safe enough to let go.

And sometimes that starts with easing the pressure you’re putting on yourself to “do sleep right”
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Behind every “Sorry, I’m just tired” is often a ne Behind every “Sorry, I’m just tired” is often a nervous system that hasn’t had a real break all day 😮‍💨🧠

We see this so often with anxious overthinkers. The body is exhausted, but the brain keeps scanning, replaying, planning, and trying to prevent the next problem. By the time night comes, there’s no energy left to explain what’s really happening, so it gets simplified to “I’m tired.”

That tiredness isn’t laziness.
It’s mental load
It’s stress held in the body
It’s a system that hasn’t learned how to fully power down yet

In our work, we focus on helping the nervous system feel safe enough to rest, not just pushing for better sleep or more productivity. That’s where real change happens ✨

If this resonates, you belong here 💛
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