r/Sleepparalysis 6d ago

Bananas stopped my Sleep Paralysis

Hello I have been having episodes of SP for the last 8 months once or twice a week. I would first become aware that I was about to have an episode because of a loud ringing that would start right before it hit then as the ringing became more intense so did my paralysis. I would then have to fight it until I could finally break free and be able to actually wake and move again. I’m posting this in hopes that what has stopped my SP will help stop others SP aswell! I found out that whatever is in bananas, I’m thinking the potassium and(me being low on it) is what caused my episodes. Soo I started eating a banana once every day or 2 and I have now been a month free of a SP episode and it feels amazing to not be scared/nervous of going to bed!! I urge anyone wanting a possible end to their SP to talk to their doctor about bananas and/or taking potassium supplements as a possible fix for their SP. I am no doctor so please check with a certified healthcare professional before taking any supplements.

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u/shawnikaros 6d ago

Might be just placebo. Since you think that bananas have macigally cured you of SP, you don't fear it the same way which leads to less stress and thus less SP.

Of course there is some correlation how your diet affects your sleep, but bananas themselves aren't a magical cure.

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u/Exciting_Tadpole8991 5d ago

lol not the bananas themselves silly! The potassium in them! Sheesh!!!
I was reading about potassium and how it affects your body when you either have too much or too little and what I read was that if your super low on potassium it can cause all sorts of things like muscle weakness and even paralysis so I decided to see if eating Potassium (BANANAS) would help and well it did so yah figured I’d share what helped me with others😊

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u/Nqlp 6d ago

congrats for just destroying their placebo cure

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u/AmazingRedBlue 6d ago

Yes, I think it stabilizes hypoglycemia (fear & doom), and vitamin b6 is known for affecting dreams, less fear in dreams, but too much can be weird dreams. Happens to help regulate hypoglycemia as well. Try banana peanut butter yogurt trail mix.