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BERKELEY, Calif. — Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror film. Newly awake, the 19-year-old could see his surroundings but couldn't move or speak, and he didn't know ...

Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror film. Newly awake, the 19-year-old could see his surroundings but couldn't move or speak, and he didn't know why. Video above: ...

Sleep is vital for both mental and physical health. Lack of restful sleep can lead to the effects of fatigue, and further potential health issues. One of the more disturbing sleep disturbances is ...

Have you ever opened your eyes in the middle of the night and realized you could not move a single part of your body? Your brain feels awake, but your arms, legs, even your voice, feel locked. Some ...

Sleep paralysis happens when you wake up but can't move for a few minutes. Stress and anxiety can trigger episodes of sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis isn't dangerous, but it can make you feel uneasy.

Most of us have had nightmares involving scary monsters at some point in our lives. But that fear pales in comparison with the seemingly real mysterious and menacing figure who has people around the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many people who experience sleep paralysis see frightening hallucinations some call "sleep paralysis demons." - Illustration by ...

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified ...