Sleep Paralysis is Pretty Scary

Yes t happened to me specially when I can't sleep and I push my self into sleep, and also when I'm feeling starve. I can't move but I know that I moved my feet but I can't get up. Only my mind is conscious that I time I thought I was gonna give up, until I think of something to inhale so hard and I made it. That's why every time It happens to me I just inhale so hard.

I have heard of this from friends who have first-hand experiences, and you're right, it is very scary. It is something that I haven't experienced, nor will I ever want to experience. Just hearing them talk of their experiences already scares me enough that I can't even go to sleep without any lights on. Usually, they experienced this after they had a very huge meal and they decided to sleep immediately right after, or after they have been up for long hours with minimal sleep, or from doing something really stressful. In your case, what do you think brings it on?

Yes, I've experienced this a number of times and this usually happens to me during an afternoon nap. I would often have very interesting dreams during sleep paralysis and they are usually more vivid than the nocturnal dreams I would have. It is indeed scary but I've learned from writing down my dreams and analyzing them that I have full control over the dream and I could continue with the dream or wake up from it.

This is the first time I hear about this condition, and I thjink that you must see what a doctor has to say. Or have you already done that? What can you do about it? I am so sorry! What you tell us is pretty scary to me

That's a pretty scary experience, indeed. And I have had my share of such experiences. People say you should move your toes to wake you up. I do that, but it does not work. What works is when I move my hand. But, I know I am conscious, so like you, I pray. And it helps, really.

I haven't experienced sleep paralysis since but i have a lot of friends and people I know who experience this a lot of times.. Most of them are already immune to it but still feels scared when they encounter it. I even feel scared even if I haven't experience sleep paralysis. Hoo~ it is really scary just thinking of it o

Belle, pity to hear you experienced this type of scary attack. I ever heard one of my mother's friend ever had this type of attack. Try not to let this type of attack happen to you too frequently. Try to plan well your daily lifestyle, have enough rest and exercise as well. Most important, don't overstress yourself. Hope you won't experience this scary attack anymore.

That is pretty scary. How often does this happen to you? Have you tried consulting a doctor about it? This isn't normal, and it would be much better if you ask for any medical advice regarding this. Am not suggesting that you might be sick, but it is better than we know what cause this to happen to you and what should you do to prevent from having one again. Keep safe!

Ogh wow that is something very bad. you must try to have enough sleep everyday. I have not been through it but I think it is bad for those who have it. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.

It has also happened to me twice. I thought I'm awake because I'm already seeing ht room, but I'm so surprised that I remember I'm still asleep so I had to raise my legs or kicked so hard so I will wake up. I felt that someone shook me, I thought I saw hands shaking me, when I woke up I'm alone in the room. That was really scary. I don't want it to happen to me ever again.

Sleep paralysis is a very scary thing. I used to get sleep paralysis a lot, but in the past few years I haven't had any problems with it. When I was in my twenties and on into my forties I had anxiety attacks. Sometimes they came quite frequently. Sometimes I would have one three or four times a week. I was under a lot of stress at that time and would have terrible dreams and would have several episodes of sleep paralysis. I came to the conclusion that it was caused from stress. I really don't think it's from lack of sleep because in the last ten years after I started security work and working with the county, I would probably go as much as 48 hrs without sleep. Now, I probably don't get but about four hours sleep a night. So it wasn't lack of sleep, I think the culprit(for me) was stress. I'm glad it's been a while since I had an episode of it, because it makes you feel helpless and terribly afraid. If you keep having problems with it, I'd see my doctor. He may prescribe you a sleep aid or something to help you relax. Good luck and I hope you get it under control.