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This is the terrifying reality of sleep paralysis. For centuries, people have struggled to explain this scary experience, and this has led to myths of night demons, witches, and even alien abductions.

(CNN) — 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, experiencing his own real-life horror ...

Kummrow’s drawings, paintings and fiber art appear alongside artwork from classmate Sarah Goldberg, in an exhibition that is ...

(CNN) — 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. He ...

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(CNN) — 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, experiencing his own real-life horror ...