I read this because I have had two episodes. The episodes are very debilitating and the articles say the paralysis only lasts for maybe 20 minutes. Mine lasted for an hour or almost 1.5 hours. My doctor said I was wrong and did not have sleep paralysis but something else. So I looked it up. If you work at moving your fingers and toes this will help to get you out. I was frustrated because the first time the ambulance came and it took 6 or 7 people to pick me off the bed to the stretcher. 2 I slept and Mon. I remembered nothing with dark bruises all over my arms. The ambulance men were pinching me saying that I was faking it. I could not feel or move. Move your fingers and toes even if you can't, it will help. I hope this helps.

You're definitely not alone on this at all.