Social media offers great benefits in today’s society, but it also carries some dangers if not used properly. Just a few weeks ago we told that a young man had recorded himself licking a Portuguese caravel without knowing that it is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Today the protagonist is the Canadian tiktoker @songsbyralph, who thought it was a good idea to smell a toxic flower in one of her videos . The flower was none other than the one known as the angel’s trumpet, and it caused sleep paralysis.
What is the angel’s trumpet?
The angel’s trumpet is one of the most poisonous flowers in the world . It has been used in Central America, South America and Europe since ancient times as a hallucinogen. It is a small tree with elongated flowers that contain tropan alkaloids. Overdose of these substances can lead to serious health problems, such as psychosis, paralysis, hallucinations, and even death.
The case of the Canadian tiktoker with the toxic flower
The user herself has shared a publication on social networks warning of the risks of this plant for people’s health . As she explains herself, even though it has a “delicious scent” it can lead to very serious side effects. The day after recording the video, he learned that he had been inhaling a very toxic flower.
“When I got home and fell asleep, I had nightmares and for the first time in my life I experienced sleep paralysis.”
Sleep paralysis is a disorder characterized by a person’s total inability to move after waking up . It is very disturbing because the patient is aware of everything that is happening around him but is unable to make any movement.
How long does sleep paralysis last? It largely depends on the individual patient. It can range from several seconds to a few minutes. Knowing if a person suffers from this disorder is very simple, simply checking if you can speak or not .
In the most severe cases, the person may experience severe pressure on the chest, shortness of breath, and fear .
