Why is sleep paralysis so scary?

Psychologist Brian Sharpless has taken his lifelong love for horror movies and turned it into a fascinating exploration of the real-world terrors lurking in our own minds. In his book, Sharpless delves into the eerie phenomenon of sleep paralysis—a bizarre, in-between state where you’re awake but trapped, unable to move, and often haunted by terrifying hallucinations. Guest: Dr. Brian Sharpless - Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, and Author of “Monsters on the Couch: The Real Psychological Disorders Behind Your Favorite Horror Movies” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices