12. Insomnia owing to the fear of experiencing sleep paralysis again
Insomnia can manifest in a myriad of ways, and its underlying causes can be equally diverse. Sometimes sleeplessness can be traced back to the wrong pillows or mattress for your body; sometimes insomnia can be traced back to the wrong diet or drinking the wrong caffeinated beverage before bedtime; however, insomnia can also be caused by a person’s unwillingness to sleep.
Insomnia brought on by nightmares, night terrors, emotional trauma, sleep paralysis, or any form of dread (whether real or imagined) may last for years or even decades.
Fear of sleep paralysis is a surprising prevalent cause of insomnia; like sleep paralysis, it is manageable and treatable. Try falling asleep with a different routine if this describes you, or consult a physician if sleep paralysis or insomnia become recurrent health issues.
