this has happened about three times over
the past 3 months, as ive been dropping
into a sleep suddenly my head feels as if
its closing in and i hear what i can only
describe as 'white noise' i know the noise
was in my head and i know the house was
silent, i also suddenly realise that i
cannot move my head and i cannot move my
arms or anything in fact, i try really
hard to move my arms but i cant, i dont
feel any physical pain or numbness i just
literally cannot move, this goes on for
the longest two minutes (i think) im
scared the whole time and then when i can
finally move im out of breath,, please
please if anyone knows what this could be,
tell me im scared to go to sleep!
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Kewkky
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Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 3
Sleep Paralysis! Posted: 08-21-08 11:52am
To me, that definitely fits the
description of Sleep Paralysis. Don't know
where I read this, but whatever I read
said that "When your body is falling
asleep, your consciousness stays awake and
your brain goes into sleep mode. You can't
move, talk or anything because you're
sleeping, yet you are awake and can think
freely. Noise or touch can free you from
this trance, though, and it usually lasts
a few minutes. Sufferers also seem to
agree that they feel panic during these
episodes, because they feel trapped and
can't move or call for help".
Does this sound like what you've
experienced? It might be, BUT! I'm no
expert, just a random friendly stranger.
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NightStar
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Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 169 Location: Galesburg, IL USA
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Posted: 08-21-08 13:59pm
Yeah I suffered sleep paralysis, and it is
scary, cause sometimes you get a feeling
like someone or something might be in the
room with you but you can't move, as hard
as you try when you snap out of it you
will still be in the same spot you where
in before this began.
I found out that lack of sleep causes
sleep paralysis. I think if you get well
rested it will keep it away. Least that
has been my plan and for 5 years I have
not had another episode so I think that is
the answer.
Good luck
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kellyohcnas
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 08-22-08 04:47am
ah nice one, thank you for both replies!
since the episodes ive been scared to
sleep as a friend believed it was
something supernatural trying to take away
my soul and as far fetched as that sounds
and as much of a sceptic i am, after
hearing this alone in my room at night it
frieghtened the hell out of me... so your
logical suggestions make more sense to me
so thank you so much. . . .
sweet dreams...
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NightStar
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Posted: 08-22-08 09:35am
I was called to the hospital for a EEG
test, that is where they stick the wires
in your hair and have you sleep for the
test. I had to go the whole night before
without sleep and while I was sleeping
during the test it happened I had an
episode and it scared me, but after that
day nothing came of the test, but I knew
lack of sleep was the problem.
I just grew out of it over the years and I
hope the same is true for you, that it
will just go away if you get enough
sleep.
When ever I had an attack years ago I had
a boyfriend that slept with me, so I would
change my breathing and start breathing
faster, he then knew to wake up and shake
me out of it.
That was the only thing I was able to
change during that time, so if you have
someone sleeping with you, just tell them
that if you get in trouble that you will
breath faster and for them to shake you
awake.
