sleep paralysis and BPD link?

[u/ellandthearth]

i was diagnosed with borderline a few months ago but i know i’ve been dealing with it for a long time. additionally, i have experienced sleep paralysis my whole life (earliest memory i have of it is 6 y/o) and im curious if there are any other BPD people that have a similar link. through therapy ive found my BPD stems from parental issues and an abusive boyfriend i had when i was in high school. in recent years and especially in times when im really doing poorly i have sleep paralysis almost every single night. it’s so common that im not even afraid of it anymore, its more of an annoyance honestly. my sleep paralysis comes in the form of “people” screaming, my phone ringing, “people” saying my name, seeing dark figures, or just staring at the ceiling and not being able to move. i don’t know a lot about sleep paralysis or BPD but i know a stress link seems to be connected to the 2. anyone relate? would just like to have someone to talk to about this.

[u/Kushpeppers]

I’ve never heard or read about these two linked together but I do have both so now I’m curious to research more as a connected topic.

[u/voidz1995]

I also suffered with sleep paralysis a few years ago as a young adult

[u/Evening_Thing_3899]

I’ve got bpd and always had sleep paralysis, medication has calmed it down though. Not read any research about the link but will look into it