THE INFLUENCE OF ANXIETY IN THE DISORDER OF SLEEP PARALYSIS UNDER THE VIEW OF BEHAVIORAL COGNITIVE THERAPY

Abstract

This research proposes an analysis of the relationship between anxiety disorder and sleep paralysis disorder, bringing a perspective of cognitive behavioral therapy to contribute to an enrichment in light of a pioneering approach to cognitive behavioral issues that is in full swing. moment contributing studies and explanations about the subjectivities of individuals. The general objective of this work was to investigate how anxiety disorder can be closely linked to sleep paralysis disorder, bringing the perspective of cognitive behavioral therapy. It was concluded that it is correct to say that just as anxiety is a potential influencer for the emergence of sleep paralysis disorder, the disorder itself can also become a possible generator or potential influencer for anxiety disorder. . Thus, it was possible to conclude that one is a potentializer and a possible influencer of the other, and in a way, both complement each other. The methodology used in this research was qualitative, with bibliographic research also present in the methodological approach. This research also had as a social contribution the informative help about sleep paralysis and also the bristle if its connection with the anxiety disorder, since this theme is not properly explored, investigated and studied. The scientific contribution was also of great value since the scarcity of subjects regarding sleep paralysis is great in the midst of scientific studies on the subject.