Hi

Thanks for the query

The possibilities can range from complex partial seizure disorder, night terror, narcolepsy, panic attack to others

Kindly clarify the following:

1. Are you taking any psychotropics for panic attacks and anxiety, in addition to endone, if so details of dose, duration etc

2. Do you take any addictive substances like alcohol etc

3. When had you been operated for gallbladder

4. Do you have any family history or past history of seizure disorder / head injury/ high blood pressure / any cardiac problem

5. Have you done any investigations like thyroid function test / ECG etc

Knowing answers to above will help me to address your concern in a more professional manner

I will await your response

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Thank you for the response

I agree with you, sleep paralysis could be a possibility. This can be confirmed by by a test called Polysomnography.

Nonetheless, Panic disorder (repeated panic attacks at least 4 times a month) can also give rise to such symptoms

It seems unlikely to be related to removal of gallbladder

In addition, doing a thyroid hormone test would help

Whatever the condition as mentioned above, all are treatable. No need to worry

Consulting a sleep medicine specialist should help

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