There are many statistics circulated when it comes to how many people experience sleep paralysis. This is primarily because:
Estimates suggest that over half the global population will experience sleep paralysis in their lifetime and that from this, a quarter will experience it chronically like myself. I could guarantee an episode every few days. Genetic links are becoming apparent, but I posit that it is a spiritual engagement – one that can only take place with persons who have a specific spiritual acuity.
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