A man playing a sleep paralysis horror game was left thoroughly frightened at a particular moment in the video.
Even if you haven’t gone through sleep paralysis, the concept itself is quite alarming.
Sleep paralysis is essentially a sleep disorder where one feels awake but is unable to move.
This typically occurs between sleeping and waking up, lasting anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes.
Individuals who experience sleep paralysis often report sensations of pressure, choking, or even hallucinations.
The condition has been associated with insomnia, irregular sleep patterns, PTSD, family history of sleep paralysis, among other conditions.
The exact cause of sleep paralysis remains unclear, making it unpredictable.
One particular Twitch gamer, Carter Woolley, known as kingwoolz on the platform, was recorded playing a sleep paralysis horror game.
Carter shared the footage, captured from the perspective of someone experiencing sleep paralysis, on his Instagram.
In the video, dark figures can be seen darting around the bed and appearing close to his pillow.
Towards the end of the clip, a terrifying figure suddenly drops down from above the bed, prompting Carter to scream at the camera in fear.
When the figure appears, Carter jumps back in shock, and the video abruptly ends.
One viewer commented on the scary moment, writing, “Why is this a game!??!?”
Another remarked, “I have chronic sleep paralysis and can confirm it’s just like this except you also feel like you can’t breathe on top of not being able to move. And they’re always at the edge of the bed like that.”
A third individual added, “As a person who experienced sleep paralysis many times I can say the game is pretty accurate on what it’s like.”
Another viewer commented, “I play this irl every night already.”
We recently shared information about a simulation by JRD Artistry that illustrates what sleep paralysis might look like, featuring moving shadows and shapes, and even something climbing up the bed while the person watching on lies trapped.
Experts suggest several ways to potentially prevent sleep paralysis, including aiming for seven to nine hours of sleep daily, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, and engaging in regular exercise, though not within four hours before bedtime.
Simple.