Though I haven't timed paralysis (and freeze, for that matter) against the other status effects, I think one reason is seems to last longer is because you're completely helpless. When in a dire situation, i.e. being pummeled by Gol Dolvas or a Svaltus (or three), time will drag by when there's nothing you can do but wait to be healed or just wait to die. At least with burn, virus, poison, shock and silence you can use an antimate on yourself as well as still move around.
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