Sleep paralysis, Halloween myths and the truth about hallucinations, visions and lucid dreaming

There are a lot of unknowns and speculations when it comes to sleep paralysis, Halloween myths, hallucinations, visions and lucid dreaming. Much of it seems like old wives’ tales, but how do you distinguish between what is real and what is simply a myth?

When it comes to sleep paralysis there are many science-based facts but, at the same time, a lot of myths surround the phenomenon. Around the world sleep paralysis goes by many names. For example, in Newfoundland they refer to it as “the old hag” who visits at night. In China, it’s known as “ghost oppression,” and some art has even depicted figures sitting on top of people while they attempt to sleep.

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