Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of sleep paralysis?

• A. You feel awake
• B. You might feel chest pressure
• C. You can't move
• D. You feel rested

Answer: (D)

Sleep paralysis involves being consciously awake while the body remains temporarily unable to move due to REM atonia. People commonly report this state with awareness of their surroundings (you feel awake) and physical sensations like chest pressure or a feeling of being unable to breathe, and the core feature is the inability to move. The option stating that you feel rested doesn’t fit this pattern; episodes are typically unsettling and not associated with a sense of restedness. Afterward, a person might feel tired, not rested. So the statement about feeling rested is not a symptom of sleep paralysis, while the other items describe typical experiences during an episode.