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Sleep paralysis and attempted suicide: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Gary Hosty  and
Joanna Abbott
Gary Hosty
Affiliation:
Shelton Hospital, Shrewsbury, England
Joanna Abbott
Affiliation:
Birmingham University, Medical School, England
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Abstract

A case of suicidal behaviour precipitated by sleep paralysis is described. The condition and related phenomena are briefly considered.

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Case Reports
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Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 17 , Issue 2 , June 2000 , pp. 71 - 72
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2000

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