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J Sleep Res August 2015 PMID 25659590

A twin and molecular genetics study of sleep paralysis and associated factors.

Dan Denis, Christopher C French, Richard Rowe, Helena M S Zavos, Patrick M Nolan, Michael J Parsons, Alice M Gregory

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What people are saying

Posts use conversational language and personal anecdotes, such as mentioning that understanding the phenomenon reduced trauma or referencing the genetic influence of 53%, which aligns with the study’s findings. The tone is curious and supportive, emphasizing both scientific curiosity and personal experiences.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many posters express understanding and some agree with the findings, especially relating to the genetic influence on sleep paralysis.

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The discussions show high curiosity about the subject, with references to the scientific aspects and personal experiences.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect a moderate level of engagement, with individuals sharing personal stories and contemplating the causes and effects.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective insights suggest that the publication influences perceptions of sleep paralysis, although not overwhelmingly transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how common sleep paralysis is among young adults in the UK and finds that factors like poor sleep quality, anxiety, and exposure to threatening events increase the likelihood of experiencing it.
  • It is the first research to examine the genetic aspects of sleep paralysis using twin data, revealing that about 53% of the variation in sleep paralysis can be attributed to genetic factors.
  • The study also identified potential links between sleep paralysis and genetic variations in the PER2 gene, which is involved in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms, although these findings were not statistically conclusive after strict correction methods.
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SecretAgentTree
@SecretAgentTree · X

Just in case you were interested in the science behind when you experienced sleep paralysis @Jack_Septic_Eye

Feb 17, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 582 followers View post →
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@bladeepakistan · X

plane-walker gene is real https://t.co/Eg3IO7aMxA https://t.co/8vKbacNVrg

May 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 329 followers View post →
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@OohDraws · X

Luckily I don't feel/experienced "Sleep Paralysis" for the 4/5th time

Aug 3, 2020 · 1 like · 672 followers View post →
LGC Biosearch Technologies
@LGCBiosearch · X

Have you ever gone through sleep paralysis where you hallucinate shadowy figures in the bedroom coupled with a heavy weight in your chest? Turns out you're not alone. There's a moderate genetic influence on sleep paralysis at 53%! #KASPatwork https://t.co/7Bk9x8eQY8 https://t.co/zpRewSEOht

May 17, 2019 · 13,449 followers View post →
Stephanie Parrish
@stephp7777 · X

https://t.co/S3dwpcSm4l

Jul 20, 2019 · 1,701 followers View post →
Ari Dan...
@thevisionari_ · X

@ItsElleBee_ https://t.co/nvtOyhY87P a fairly informative video on its cause. I too experience this but the more i understood it the less traumatized I became. As for the “things” I thought I saw....just hallucinations or a shadow in my room from my jacket hanging on my door lol.

Feb 26, 2020 · 997 followers View post →

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WellSleepRelax
@wellsleeprelax · X

What Makes Sleep Paralysis So Terrifying? https://t.co/4IonpxLVCt via @YouTube #sleep #insomnia #fridaymorning https://t.co/OLcBjU6ZQ2

Aug 6, 2021 · 40 followers View post →
Culture, Tradition, Family
@HiberniaForever · X

@turtlebreezee @deadpoet______ Agreed. I have been told that sleep paralysis is also a form of attack. Would you agree? https://t.co/JooaCJzOga

Jul 16, 2021 · 322 followers View post →
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@bladeepakistan · X

plane-walker gene is real https://t.co/Eg3IO7aMxA https://t.co/8vKbacNVrg

May 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 329 followers View post →
∞ ̶͖̿h ̴͖̍ ̸̪̂
@OohDraws · X

Luckily I don't feel/experienced "Sleep Paralysis" for the 4/5th time

Aug 3, 2020 · 1 like · 672 followers View post →
Stefan Grabe
@stebarg · X

Liked on YouTube: What Makes Sleep Paralysis So Terrifying? https://t.co/smcuvOpuYB

Jul 19, 2020 · 43 followers View post →
Ari Dan...
@thevisionari_ · X

@ItsElleBee_ https://t.co/nvtOyhY87P a fairly informative video on its cause. I too experience this but the more i understood it the less traumatized I became. As for the “things” I thought I saw....just hallucinations or a shadow in my room from my jacket hanging on my door lol.

Feb 26, 2020 · 997 followers View post →
Chasetine24
@chasetine24 · X

What Makes Sleep Paralysis So Terrifying? https://t.co/fT3TkaSNKI via @YouTube

Feb 18, 2020 · 189 followers View post →
Chasetine24
@chasetine24 · X

RT @SecretAgentTree: Just in case you were interested in the science behind when you experienced sleep paralysis @Jack_Septic_Eye

Feb 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 189 followers View post →
Mysterious
@Mysterious_MH17 · X

RT @SecretAgentTree: Just in case you were interested in the science behind when you experienced sleep paralysis @Jack_Septic_Eye

Feb 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 113 followers View post →
SecretAgentTree
@SecretAgentTree · X

Just in case you were interested in the science behind when you experienced sleep paralysis @Jack_Septic_Eye

Feb 17, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 582 followers View post →
Stephanie Parrish
@stephp7777 · X

https://t.co/S3dwpcSm4l

Jul 20, 2019 · 1,701 followers View post →
LGC Biosearch Technologies
@LGCBiosearch · X

Have you ever gone through sleep paralysis where you hallucinate shadowy figures in the bedroom coupled with a heavy weight in your chest? Turns out you're not alone. There's a moderate genetic influence on sleep paralysis at 53%! #KASPatwork https://t.co/7Bk9x8eQY8 https://t.co/zpRewSEOht

May 17, 2019 · 13,449 followers View post →
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@The_Jabari · X

@GazelleMonetArt Sleep paralysis https://t.co/RalVrFsTiw

May 13, 2019 · 128 followers View post →
Valkyrie°
@oraangi · X

What Makes Sleep Paralysis So Terrifying? https://t.co/FN2op762Gs عبر @YouTube

Mar 21, 2019 · 302 followers View post →
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@LadyxStark · X

@NHBproductions_ https://t.co/SbEgLEAwfD

Jan 16, 2019 · 320 followers View post →
aniq
@aniqssh · X

I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/OYouUZuwC8 What Makes Sleep Paralysis So Terrifying?

Jan 7, 2019 · 395 followers View post →