Scientists often study sleep paralysis in students. It’s believed that their lives concentrate on all the provoking factors—stress, lack of sleep, alcohol, and an overall unhealthy schedule. Another survey was conducted by authors from the US led by Yeganeh Bahrami Fereidouni. In total, 300 students completed an online questionnaire.
The connection was confirmed, as it was found that nervous tension affects sleep paralysis. At the moment of transition from sleep to wakefulness, a person cannot move and experiences hallucinations. This is encountered by every fourth student with a low level of stress. But if the stress is intense, it affects every second student. The authors refer to previous studies to emphasize that this is no coincidence.
Stress also affects nightmares. Students experiencing high stress wake up more often at night—which, of course, does not improve their quality of life. The authors believe that special programs are needed. It’s necessary to work on improving the sleep and psychological state of students, as these disorders are often caused by specific factors, including academic workload, financial constraints, and health issues.
Have you noticed that sleep paralysis happens more often during one’s college years?
The article was published in May 2025 in the Caucasus Journal of Health Sciences and Public Health.
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