What is occurring when I wake up, but I am unable to move?

In the past couple weeks I have woken up several times and not been able to move. After a minute or two I regained the ability to move. It was a strange and scary feeling. What did I experience and is it something that I need to seek treatment for?

Doctors Answers (1)

SomnoDiagnostics, Inc.
Answered on: 4/18/2014

You are describing sleep paralysis and that is scary. If it continues you should see a sleep physician.