Sleep Paralysis, Scientific Explanation To Witch Pressing
Sleep paralysis is the name of a sleep disorders. It is characterized by an inability to move or speak during sleep when the person is aware of the situation. To worsen it, the person may hallucinate. It becomes scary if the hallucination is about a terrible situation. On very few occasions, the hallucination can be some pleasant experience. Read Also: How Religious Belief Of Patient And Health workers Affect Patients Health This condition have been described by old books from different continents to mean an attack by spirits. In some cultures like in Nigeria even until now, it is believe to be carried out by witches and wizards at night. This has resulted in accusations and even physical attacks on suspects. Sleep paralysis was first documented by a doctor in the 17th century. He describe how his patient felt during the attack. According to the report, she said the devil lay upon her and held her down that she could hardly speak or breadth. All attempts to throw off the burde...
