Sleep Paralysis Put Me In a Bad Mood This Morning

[Ravenfreak]

I'm not sure if anyone is familiar with sleep paralysis, but it's a temporary inability to move or speak that occurs directly after falling asleep or waking up. I've had sleep paralysis a few times in my life, but this one was the absolute worse case I've had. I was having an odd dream before I got sleep paralysis and it felt like I couldn't breathe and woke up in a panic state. After I got up, I was in a very bad mood since I wanted to sleep in a little bit longer but couldn't fall back to sleep after I got sleep paralysis. I got annoyed at the tiniest things, but I finally calmed down after a few hours of being awake.

 

[Hazel]

I’m sorry you experienced sleep paralysis, it can be a really unsettling and distressing experience. It’s understandable that it would affect your mood. Sleep paralysis often happens during transitions between sleep stages, and stress or irregular sleep patterns can make it more likely. To manage it, focusing on improving your sleep hygiene might help. Try maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, reducing stress, and avoiding heavy meals or caffeine close to bedtime.