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Sleep Paralysis
A borderline state associated with high stress and a feeling of being trapped.
Dream interpretation
Although it is a physiological phenomenon, in the world of dreams, paralysis is experienced as an extreme form of helplessness. It often appears in periods of intense mental strain or fear of the future. Folk tradition connects these moments with being 'pressed' by invisible forces, but psychology interprets them as a clash between the waking conscious mind and the deep fears of the subconscious. The best approach is to learn relaxation techniques and reduce daily anxiety.