Patient's question:
Sometimes I wake up suddenly from sleep, my mind is very clear but my body cannot move, even my fingers cannot move. It takes a long time to fully recover. The doctor said this is due to a collapse of deep sleep. What are the symptoms of a collapse of deep sleep that manifest in daily life? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The symptom you described is known as sleep paralysis. It involves suddenly waking up during deep sleep, with a fully conscious mind but an inability to move your body, even your fingers. This is the symptom of sleep paralysis, and it does not require treatment. You should rest well and avoid overexertion or working overtime. This condition is more likely to recur after periods of strenuous work or overtime.